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to migrate
01
(of fish, birds, or other animals) to move to different geographic areas according to seasons in order to breed, find food, or escape harsh environmental conditions
1.1
to move from a country or region in search of a better job or living conditions
Example
Skilled workers in the tech industry frequently migrate to tech hubs like Silicon Valley.
During the 19th century, many Europeans migrated to the United States in search of religious freedom and economic opportunities.
Immigrant workers often migrate to developed countries, attracted by the promise of higher wages.
02
to move or relocate from one place to another place
03
to initiate or undergo a process of transitioning from one computer system or platform to another
3.1
to transfer software applications or hardware components from one computer system to another
Example
The IT team is working to migrate our legacy software applications to a more modern platform.
System administrators are planning to migrate the database to a higher-capacity server.
When upgrading their servers, the company needed to migrate all data and applications to the new hardware.
To improve efficiency, they decided to migrate the company's email system to a cloud-based service.
The IT department will guide employees on how to migrate their work-related applications to the new laptops.
Example
Swans migrate to their breeding grounds in the northern hemisphere during the spring.
The birds migrate south every winter in search of warmer climates.
African elephants migrate in search of water and food.
Arctic foxes migrate seasonally across the tundra in search of food.
They migrated in a southwest direction.
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