Dislocate/ˈdɪsləʊkeɪt,dɪsˈləʊkeɪt/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Physical Injury Usually involves sudden pain and requires medical attention. She fell and dislocated her elbow, screaming in agony. Pro Tip 2/3Accident Prone Common in sports, accidents, or physical activities. Be careful when skating; it's easy to dislocate a joint if you fall. Pro Tip 3/3Immediate Response Urgently needs repositioning or medical intervention. He dislocated his wrist and was immediately taken to the ER.