to put out of place; put out of proper relative position; displace

The glacier dislocated great stones. The earthquake dislocated several buildings.

to put out of joint or out of position, as a limb or an organ.

to throw out of order; upset; disorder

Frequent strikes dislocated the economy.

Gymnastics . a maneuver on the rings in which a gymnast in an inverted pike position turns over to swing down while pushing the arms out and turning them so that the palms are facing out when the body turns over.

verb

keep together , order

verb

break , disarticulate , disconnect , disengage , disjoint , disorder , disrupt , disturb , disunite , divide , jumble , misplace , mix up , move , put out of joint , remove , rummage , separate , shift , transfer , unhinge , upset , displace , shake , throw out , luxate , uproot