re·place 
/rɪˈpleɪs/ verb
re·plac·es; re·placed; re·plac·ing /rɪˈpleɪs/ verb [+ obj] 1 a : to be used instead of (something)
▪ Will computers ever completely replace books? ▪ Paper bags have been largely replaced by plastic bags.
b : to do the job or duty of (someone)
▪ She was hired to replace the previous manager. 2 : to put someone or something new in the place or position of (someone or something)
▪ I replaced the old rug with a new one. ▪ They recently replaced the old phone system. ▪ The team's manager was replaced last season. ▪ The patient needed a transfusion to replace lost blood. ▪ They've appointed a new minister to replace the one who just retired. ▪ I guess it's finally time to replace the stove. 3 : to put (something) where it was before
▪ He carefully replaced the vase on the shelf.
▪ Will computers ever completely replace books? ▪ Paper bags have been largely replaced by plastic bags.
b : to do the job or duty of (someone)
▪ She was hired to replace the previous manager.
▪ I replaced the old rug with a new one. ▪ They recently replaced the old phone system. ▪ The team's manager was replaced last season. ▪ The patient needed a transfusion to replace lost blood. ▪ They've appointed a new minister to replace the one who just retired. ▪ I guess it's finally time to replace the stove.
▪ He carefully replaced the vase on the shelf.
— re·place·able /rɪˈpleɪsəbəl/ adjective
▪ Don't worry about the broken vase—it's easily replaceable. — opposite irreplaceable
/rɪˈpleɪsəbəl/ adjective ▪ Don't worry about the broken vase—it's easily replaceable. — opposite irreplaceable
