migrate away
[maɪˈɡreɪt əˈweɪ]
verb phrase
migrar para longe; emigrar; sair em migração
1. to move from one place to another, typically in large numbers or groups, often driven by environmental, economic, or social factors
Many birds migrate away from northern regions during winter.
Muitos pássaros migram para longe das regiões do norte durante o inverno.
2. to leave a place or region in search of better opportunities or living conditions
Young professionals are migrating away from rural areas to find better jobs.
Profissionais jovens estão emigrando das áreas rurais para encontrar melhores empregos.
3. in computing, to transfer data or systems from one platform to another
The company decided to migrate away from the old software system.
A empresa decidiu migrar para longe do antigo sistema de software.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'migrar' is commonly used both for natural animal migration and human movement, while in formal contexts it may emphasize planned relocation. In the USA, the phrase is frequently used in discussions about rural-to-urban migration, climate-related displacement, and economic migration patterns. In Portugal, emigration has significant historical and cultural weight, often referring to Portuguese people seeking opportunities abroad.
NYC Slang
bounce; dip; head out; roll out
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