commuting Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the travel of a commuter
   commutation.
   
2. verb exchange positions without a change in value
   commute; transpose.
   
   • These operators commute with each other
3. verb travel back and forth regularly, as between one's place of work and home
   commute.
   
4. verb change the order or arrangement of
   commute; transpose; permute.
   
   • Dyslexics often transpose letters in a word
5. verb exchange a penalty for a less severe one
   convert; commute; exchange.
   
6. verb exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
   convert; commute; change; exchange.
   
   • Could you convert my dollars into pounds?
   • He changed his name
   • convert centimeters into inches
   • convert holdings into shares

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