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Migrated Meaning in English

word · lemma: migrate

ˈmaɪˌɡɹeɪtɪd
MY-gray-tid
maɪɡɹˈeɪtɪd
my-GRAY-tid

Definition

Moved from one place to another, often to live or work, or (for animals) to travel to find food or better conditions.

Usage & Nuances

"Migrated" is past tense, often used for people moving countries, or animals moving seasonally. In tech, it means moving data or systems. Do not confuse with "immigrated" (to a country) or "emigrated" (from a country).

Example Sentences

Many birds migrated south for the winter.

basic

Her family migrated to Australia in 2005.

basic

The data was migrated to the new system.

basic

After the war, thousands migrated looking for a safer life.

natural

Our IT team migrated all users to the new platform overnight.

natural

"Have you ever migrated to a new city? It can be tough at first," she said.

natural