Meaning of the word shunt in English

What does shunt mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shunt

US /ʃʌnt/

UK /ʃʌnt/

push or pull (a train or part of a train) from one line of rails to another

Example:

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The locomotive will shunt the carriages to a different track.

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They had to shunt the train to allow another one to pass.

move or cause to move into a different place or direction

Example:

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He was shunted from one department to another.

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The car was shunted off the road by the impact.

Synonym:

divert redirect sidetrack transfer move

a device that diverts something, especially an electric current or a flow of water, from its main path

Example:

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The electrician installed a shunt to protect the circuit.

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A surgical shunt was used to drain excess fluid.

Synonym:

bypass diversion channel

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