Dictionary definition for: Commute
1. (v) transpose and remain equal in value; "These operators commute with each other"
2. (v) travel back and forth regularly, as between one''s place of work and home
3. (v) change the order or arrangement of; "Dyslexics often transpose letters in a word"
4. (v) exchange a penalty for a less severe one
5. (v) exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category; "Could you convert my dollars into pounds?" "He changed his name" "convert centimeters into inches" "convert holdings into shares"
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