B2verbworkhome
US/ˌriː.loʊˈkeɪt/
UK/ˌriː.ləʊˈkeɪt/
to move to a new place to live or work, or to move a business there
In context
The company plans to relocate its head office to Chicago next year.
We had to relocate when my husband was offered a job in another state.
Employees who relocate overseas will receive help with housing costs.
Words that go with relocate
verb + preposition
- relocate toShe decided to relocate to Seattle for work.
verb + noun
- relocate staffThe firm will relocate staff to the new office.
- relocate a businessIt is expensive to relocate a business abroad.
- relocate headquartersThey plan to relocate headquarters downtown.
verb + adverb
- relocate overseasMany engineers relocate overseas for better pay.
adjective + preposition
- willing to relocateCandidates must be willing to relocate.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
relocate in ChicagoCorrect: relocate to Chicago