odsun

Odsun is a Polish noun that denotes the act or result of moving something away from a reference point, or of removing someone from a position or function. In everyday use the term covers both literal displacement and figurative distancing, depending on context. It is typically formed with the prefix od- indicating separation or distancing, and is used with related verbs such as odsunąć (to move away or remove) and odsunienie (the act of removal or sidelining).

In technical and engineering contexts, odsun describes displacement or offset between components. It can refer to the physical distance created when parts are aligned or misaligned, for example the lateral odsun of a shaft from its axis, or the offset clearance required in assemblies. The term emphasizes a measured, relative movement rather than a qualitative change in state.

In political and administrative discourse, odsun is used to describe the removal or sidelining of an official or public figure from office or from duties. Phrases such as "odsunienie ze stanowiska" or "być odsuniętym od funkcji" reflect a formal or semi-formal sense of being pushed aside or relieved of responsibilities. The noun is common in media and public discussion, often implying strategic or political considerations rather than a simple resignation.

Linguistically, odsun has related forms including odsunąć (to move away/remove) and odsunienie (the act of removal). In English-language reporting, closest equivalents include displacement, offset, or sidelining, depending on the context.