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Migrate

/maɪ.ˈɡɹeɪt/

To relocate periodically from one region to another, usually according to the seasons.

📖 Definitions of "Migrate"

verb
  1. 1

    To relocate periodically from one region to another, usually according to the seasons.

    "Twice a year the Minnesotans migrate from their state to the Gulf of Mexico."

  2. 2

    To change one's geographic pattern of habitation.

    "Many groups had migrated to western Europe from the plains of eastern Europe."

  3. 3

    To change habitations across a border; to move from one country or political region to another.

    "To escape persecution, they migrated to a neutral country."

  4. 4

    To move slowly towards, usually in groups.

    "Once the hosts started bickering in the kitchens, the guests began to migrate towards the living room."

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