shunted (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈʃʌntɪd/
Definition
Moved or pushed (a train, carriage, or wagons) onto a different track or siding.
Examples
The wagons were shunted into the goods yard.
The driver shunted the carriage away from the main line.
How to Use shunted
- shunt something onto something (prepositional phrase)
- To move an object (like a train) onto a specific track or location. — "The maintenance crew shunted the old engine onto a disused siding."
- shunt someone aside (phrasal verb)
- To ignore or sideline someone, often by diverting responsibility or attention. — "He was shunted aside in favor of a younger manager."
- shunt something to something (prepositional phrase)
- To move something towards a particular place or destination. — "The delivery was shunted to the back of the warehouse."
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