You stand the axis on the base and then proceed to stack up each part, staggering their position.

Sami staggered downstairs.

Tom staggered to his feet.

The numbers are staggering.

He was staggeringly ignorant of foreign affairs.

The company is attempting to stagger work hours.

Tom staggered into the room, carrying a bottle of beer.

Tom staggered out of the bar.

Tom staggered to the door.

Tom and Mary staggered to their feet.