"move the problem" meaning in All languages combined

See move the problem on Wiktionary

Verb [English]

Forms: moves the problem [present, singular, third-person], moving the problem [participle, present], moved the problem [participle, past], moved the problem [past]
Head templates: {{en-verb|*}} move the problem (third-person singular simple present moves the problem, present participle moving the problem, simple past and past participle moved the problem)
  1. To solve a problem in a way that creates another problem, often of equal nature and severity.
    Sense id: en-move_the_problem-en-verb-mqqnJC6M Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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