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to stagger
01
to move unsteadily or with difficulty
Intransitive
Example
The injured athlete, with a twisted ankle, had to stagger off the field, wincing with each unsteady step.
After a night of heavy drinking, he began to stagger down the street.
The elderly gentleman, feeling weak and frail, had to stagger with the assistance of a walker.
02
to organize or set objects or events in a way that avoids overlapping
Transitive: to stagger activities or events
Example
In the choir performance, the director instructed the singers to stagger their entrances for a harmonious effect.
The conference schedule was carefully staggered to allow attendees to participate in various sessions without overlapping.
The manager suggested that the employees stagger their lunch breaks to avoid overcrowding the cafeteria.
03
to cause someone to be surprised, overwhelmed, or deeply affected
Transitive: to stagger sb
Example
The unexpected announcement of the company 's closure staggered the employees.
The revelation of the scandalous details in the news article staggered the public.
The scale of the natural disaster staggered rescue teams.
Stagger
01
an unsteady uneven gait
Example
The injured athlete, with a twisted ankle, had to stagger off the field, wincing with each unsteady step.
After a night of heavy drinking, he began to stagger down the street.
The elderly gentleman, feeling weak and frail, had to stagger with the assistance of a walker.
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