Misplacing

Pronunciation: /mɪˈspleɪs/

Misplacing (verb)

  1. To put something in the wrong place, so you cannot find it when you need it.
  2. To put something in an incorrect position or order, causing it to be in the wrong place.

Examples

  • I misplace my keys, then I find them later.
  • She misplaces her phone during meetings and searches for it.