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juggle

jug·gle [ júgg'l ] (past and past participle jug·gled, present participle jug·gling, 3rd person present singular jug·gles)


verb 
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb keep several objects in air: to keep several objects in motion in the air at the same time by throwing them and catching them in quick succession

2. transitive verb have difficulty holding something: to keep adjusting your grip or stance in order to balance objects being held
I was juggling coffee and a plate of sandwiches in one hand.

3. transitive verb fit things into schedule: to try to make something fit into a satisfactory pattern or schedule by careful arranging
parents juggling careers and family life

4. transitive verb rearrange data: to manipulate data in order to deceive
juggling the company's books

[14th century. Back-formation <juggler]

jug·gler·y noun
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