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shunt

verb
/ʃʌnt/

Meaning

to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another

Example Sentences

The train was shunted onto a different track.

Synonyms

divert, shift, transfer, redirect, push

Antonyms

retain, hold, keep

Collocations

shunt aside, shunt into, shunt the train

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