SHUNT


Meaning of SHUNT in English

verb

1.

to push or turn off to one side

shunt a railroad car onto a siding

Synonyms: sidetrack, switch; compare turn 6

Related Word: change, move, shift, transfer; avert, deflect, divert, head off

Idioms: push aside ( or to the side)

2.

Synonyms: shuttle

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