staggers
/ˈstæɡərz/
verb
- To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.
- He staggered under the weight of the heavy boxes he was carrying.
- After the long hike, he staggered into the cabin and collapsed on the bed.
- The toddler staggered across the room, reaching for her mother's arms.
- To cause someone to feel shocked, surprised, or overwhelmed.
- The news of the sudden layoffs staggered the entire office.
- It staggers me that anyone could be so cruel to an animal.
- The cost of the repairs staggered the homeowners.
- To arrange events, payments, or schedules so that they do not happen at the same time.
- The school staggers the start times for different grade levels to ease traffic.
- We staggered the payments for the furniture over six months.
- The company staggers its employees' lunch breaks to avoid long lines in the cafeteria.
noun
- A disease of horses and other animals that causes them to walk unsteadily or fall.
- Farmers watch their sheep carefully for signs of staggers in the spring.
- The veterinarian diagnosed the horse with staggers and prescribed a special diet.
- The old mule had a mild case of staggers and needed rest.