Shunt
Pronunciation: /ˈʃʌnt/
Shunt (verb)
- to push or pull something to a different position or path.
- to change the direction of a liquid or electrical current.
Examples
- The workers shunt the boxes to clear the path.
- He shunts the chair to make room for the table.
Common collocations: shunt aside, shunt over, shunt traffic, shunt water, repair a shunt
Shunt (noun)
- a short track used to move trains to a different line.
- a tube used in surgery to redirect body fluids.
Examples
- The train waits on the shunt for clearance.
- They repair the shunt to ensure smooth operation.