to reel from side to side, usu while moving; to totter

to dumbfound or astonish (somebody)

archaic to knock (somebody) off balance with a blow

to arrange (a set of things) so that they are not in line, start at different times, or partially overlap in any of various alternating or overlapping positions or times

The staff's holidays are staggered

(in pl, but treated as sing.) an abnormal condition of domestic animals and birds associated with damage to the brain and spinal cord, causing loss of muscular coordination and a staggering gait

(the staggers) (in pl, but treated as sing.) an inability to stand or walk steadily

a staggered arrangement, e.g. of runners on the track at the start of a distance race

(the stagger) the staggered disposition of runners on the track at the start of a distance race

a design feature of biplanes whereby the front edges of their wings are not in line