To move something from its usual or proper position. The earthquake displaced several stones in the old wall.
To take the place of something or someone; to supplant. The new technology is expected to displace older methods of communication.
To force someone to leave their home, typically because of war, persecution, or natural disaster. The conflict in the region has displaced thousands of people.
To push aside or remove a volume of liquid, taking its place (physics). When the ship was launched, it displaced a huge volume of seawater.