migrate
Translation
to migrate, to move, to relocate
Examples
Many birds migrate south for the winter.
Many birds migrate south for the winter.
His family migrated from Ireland to America.
His family migrated from Ireland to America.
We need to migrate the data to a new server.
We need to migrate the data to a new server.
Grammar Patterns
((to migrate)) ((from...)) ((to...)) to move from one place to another Swallows migrate from Europe to Africa.
((to migrate)) ((sth.)) to move (data) from one system to another The company will migrate its database.
Similar Words
Synonyms: move, relocate, resettle
Etymology
From Latin 'migrare', meaning 'to move, change residence'.
Memory Tips
Think of birds making a 'great' journey when they 'mi-grate' for the winter.