Midstream

adv, noun

adv, noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The middle of a stream or river. uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    the middle of a stream wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    in midstream, abruptly not-comparable

    "But it was in the middle of this process that he had met Ms. Lukoji, and he opted not to change his application midstream to take his marriage into account."

Synonyms

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Example

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"We have no other alternative but to swap horses midstream and inject a fresh atmosphere and new ideas into our organization."

Etymology

From mid- + stream.

Related phrases

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