migrate migrate /ˈmaɪˌgreɪt/

verb

1. () Move from one country or region to another and settle there  ( transmigrate , migrate )
   move from one country or region to another and settle there
    Many Germans migrated to South America in the mid-19th century
   Many Germans migrated to South America in the mid-19th century
    This tribe transmigrated many times over the centuries
   This tribe transmigrated many times over the centuries
   
2. Move periodically or seasonally  ( migrate )
   move periodically or seasonally
    Birds migrate in the Winter
   birds migrate in the Winter
    The workers migrate to where the crops need harvesting
   The workers migrate to where the crops need harvesting