Definitions

1. noun

the seasonal or permanent movement of animals from one place to another, especially in response to changes in food supply, climate, or breeding habits.

“The great migration of wildebeests across the Serengeti is a spectacular sight.”

2. noun

the act or process of moving from one country or region to another to settle permanently, especially for work or to escape persecution.

“The migration of millions of people from rural areas to cities has led to urbanization.”

3. noun

the transfer of data or programs from one computer system to another, especially in computing or telecommunications.

“The migration of the company’s database to the cloud was a complex task.”

4. verb

to move from one place to another, especially in response to changes in food supply, climate, or breeding habits.

“Many birds migrate to warmer climates during the winter months.”

5. verb

to move from one country or region to another to settle permanently, especially for work or to escape persecution.

“Many refugees migrated to the United States to escape war and violence.”

6. verb

to transfer data or programs from one computer system to another, especially in computing or telecommunications.

“The company migrated its website to a new hosting platform.”