move around; shuffle; do small business
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesverb
to move things around; to shift; to turn over
informalOften used for physically moving objects from one place to another.
He moved all the old boxes out of the warehouse to air them out.
I spent the weekend moving things around in my closet and sorted out a lot of old clothes.
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Grandpa is busy tending to his flowers in the backyard.
verb
to arrange; to shuffle; to manage (with limited resources)
informalUsed when dealing with limited time, space, or manpower, trying to make things work.
This room is too small; you can't arrange the furniture properly.
The company has many projects lately, and we can't manage with the limited staff.
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I need to shuffle my schedule to attend your wedding.
verb
to buy and sell; to trade; to deal in (often small-scale)
informalTypically refers to small-scale, informal trading or speculation.
He traded in antiques when he was young and made some money.
She buys and sells second-hand books online.
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My father enjoys doing a little trading after retirement.