migrate

US /ˈmaɪ.ɡreɪt/
UK /ˈmaɪ.ɡreɪt/
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1.

of an animal, typically a bird or fish) move from one region or habitat to another according to the seasons.

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Birds migrate south for the winter.
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Salmon migrate upstream to spawn.
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of a person) move from one place to another in order to find work or better living conditions.

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Many people migrate to cities for better job opportunities.
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Families often migrate to different countries for political or economic reasons.
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3.

of a person or company) move from one place to another to live or work.

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Many tech companies are choosing to migrate their operations to more affordable cities.
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The company decided to migrate its data to a new server.
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