1. walks or moves unsteadily, as if about to fall
2. shocks or overwhelms someone greatly
3. arranges events or work periods at different times to avoid overlap

1. a disease affecting horses and other animals that causes loss of coordination
Usage: veterinary

Examples

• The injured player staggers off the field.
• She staggers under the weight of the heavy boxes.
• The news of his promotion staggers his colleagues.
• The company staggers employee lunch breaks to maintain coverage.
• They stagger the start times for different age groups.
• The horse developed staggers after eating moldy hay.
• He staggers backward after the unexpected announcement.
• The school staggers class schedules to reduce crowding.