migrate

[ˈmaɪɡreɪt]

migrate Definition

to move from one place to another, especially a large group of people or animals.

Using migrate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "migrate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The birds migrate south for the winter.

  • Example

    Many people migrate to cities in search of work.

  • Example

    The company decided to migrate their data to a new server.

  • Example

    The tribe was forced to migrate due to drought.

migrate Synonyms and Antonyms

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Antonyms for migrate

Idioms Using migrate

  • to follow a pattern of movement or behavior that is similar to that of migratory birds

    Example

    Every year, he migrates with the birds to escape the harsh winter weather.

  • migrate to greener pastures

    to move to a place or situation that offers better opportunities or prospects

    Example

    After years of struggling to make ends meet, they decided to migrate to greener pastures in search of a better life.

  • to move data or applications from local servers to cloud-based servers

    Example

    Many companies are choosing to migrate to the cloud to reduce costs and improve scalability.

Phrases with migrate

  • to move to a different place or country

    Example

    He migrated to the United States in search of better opportunities.

  • to move away from a place or country

    Example

    She migrated from her hometown to pursue her studies in the city.

  • the movement of animals or people from one region to another during a particular season

    Example

    The wildebeest undertake a seasonal migration in search of food and water.

Origins of migrate

from Latin 'migratus', meaning 'moved from one place to another'

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Summary: migrate in Brief

'Migrate' [ˈmaɪɡreɪt] refers to the movement of people or animals from one place to another. It can be voluntary or forced, and can occur for various reasons such as work, education, or environmental factors. Examples include 'The birds migrate south for the winter' and 'The tribe was forced to migrate due to drought.' Phrases like 'migrate to' and 'migrate from' indicate the destination and origin of the movement, while idioms like 'migrate to greener pastures' and 'migrate to the cloud' suggest a change in situation or technology.

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