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to stagger
01
to move unsteadily or with difficulty
Intransitive
Examples
After a night of heavy drinking, he began to stagger down the street.
The exhausted hiker started to stagger on the steep descent, fatigued and unsteady on their feet.
02
to organize or set objects or events in a way that avoids overlapping
Transitive: to stagger activities or events
Examples
In the choir performance, the director instructed the singers to stagger their entrances for a harmonious effect.
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
Examples
The unexpected announcement of the company 's closure staggered the employees.
The revelation of the scandalous details in the news article staggered the public.
Stagger
01
an unsteady uneven gait
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