Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

desalojar

verb
/de.sa.lo.’xaɾ/
Definition
To dislodge or evict someone from a place.
Examples
  • El gobierno tuvo que desalojar a los residentes de la zona afectada por el terremoto.
  • After the storm, authorities decided to desalojar the people living near the riverbank.
Meaning
Desalojar refers to the act of removing someone from their residence or a particular location, often due to legal reasons or force.
Synonyms
  • expulsar
  • arrojar
  • desalojar