dislodge (someone or something) from (someone or something)

dislodge (someone or something) from (someone or something)

To free someone or something that is stuck. Fortunately, the Heimlich maneuver dislodged the piece of food from Greta's throat. I kept thrusting down the plunger, trying to dislodge the blockage from the drain. Once we dislodged the old piece from the stove, we were really making progress on this repair.

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dislodge someone or something from someone or something

to loosen and remove someone or something from someone or something. We were unable to dislodge her from office. Gene was able to dislodge the bone from his throat.

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