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commute

com·mute

UK/kəˈmjuːt/ US/kəˈmjut/ uncommon obsolete uk us

verb

1.

transpose and remain equal in value

  • “These operators commute with each other”
Synonyms
3.

change the order or arrangement of

  • “Dyslexics often transpose letters in a word”
4.
5.

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”

Origin

From commutation ticket, a pass on a railroad, streetcar line, etc.

Phrases

  • reverse commute

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