1 : to move or cause (someone) to move unsteadily from side to side [no obj] ▪ The drunk staggered away/off. ▪ She staggered over to the sofa. [+ obj] ▪ A hard slap on the back staggered him. 2 [+ obj] : to shock or surprise (someone) very much
▪ Their indifference staggers me. ▪ It staggers me to see how much money they've spent on this project. 3 [+ obj] : to arrange (things) in a series of different positions or times
▪ They staggered the runners' starting positions. ▪ stagger work shifts — see also staggered
▪ Their indifference staggers me. ▪ It staggers me to see how much money they've spent on this project.
▪ They staggered the runners' starting positions. ▪ stagger work shifts — see also staggered







