any of several parasitic or acute deficiency diseases of farm animals characterized by staggering or loss of balance

walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall

he staggered to his feet, swaying a little

astonish or deeply shock

I was staggered to find it was six o'clock

arrange (events, payments, hours, etc.) so that they do not occur at the same time

meetings are staggered throughout the day