Monday, July 7, 2014

influx, in flux

Influx or inlfux ( one word ) means a flood or stream; an incoming flow--
We'll have an influx of job applications in June, after graduation.
These doors weren't made to handle an influx of people.

In flux or in flux ( two words ) means in a state of movement, change, or instability--
With the new software, our procedures are in flux, and things may become hectic. 
We will be producing a new line of goods, so our manufacturing systems will be in flux for a while.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"Our social services network is in flux, due to the recent influx of immigrants."

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