shunt
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Britannica Dictionary definition of SHUNT
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1
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to move (someone or something) to a different and usually less important or noticeable place or position
— often used figuratively
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The company shunted him (off) to the mail room.
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Her suggestions were shunted aside. [=ignored]
2
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to move (a train or railway car) from one track to another
