Shift

/ʃˈɪft/

/ˈʃɪft/

Definition & Bedeutung von "shift"

to shift

VERB

sich verschieben

to move from a particular place or position to another

Intransitive: to shift | to shift somewhere

ändern, verschieben

to change one's opinion, idea, attitude, or plan

Transitive: to shift one's opinion or standpoint [adj]

verschieben, wenden

(of wind) to move to a different direction

veer

come about

Intransitive: to shift | to shift to a direction

verschieben, ändern

to move or alter the location, arrangement, or orientation of something

Transitive: to shift sth

verschieben, bewegen

to move or adjust one's body from one position to another

Intransitive

verlegen, ersetzen

to substitute or replace one thing with another

Transitive: to shift sth

sich ändern

(of a policy, point of view, or situation) to become something different

Intransitive

schalten, wechseln

to change the gear or transmission mode in a vehicle

Intransitive: to shift into higher or lower gear

verändern, verschieben

to undergo a systematic phonetic change in language over a period of time

Intransitive

umschalten, aktivieren

to activate or engage the shift key on a keyboard

Intransitive

verschieben, ändern

to move or change position swiftly and suddenly

Intransitive

Shift

SUBSTANTIV

Schicht

the period of time when a group of people work during the day or night

1.1

Schicht, Arbeitsschicht

a group of workers scheduled to work during a specific period of time

schlichte Kleid, kleid ohne Taille

a simple and loose-fitting dress that hangs straight down from the shoulders and does not have a waistline

What is a "shift"?

A shift is a type of dress that hangs loosely from the shoulders and has a straight or slightly fitted silhouette. It is typically made of lightweight and flowing fabrics, such as cotton or silk, and is known for its simplicity and versatility. The dress originated in the 1920s as a fashionable alternative to the more restrictive and heavily embellished styles of the time. Shifts often have minimal or no ornamentation, and they can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. They are a staple of many women's wardrobes and can be worn for a range of events, from casual outings to formal occasions when paired with the right accessories.

Verschiebung, Änderung

an event in which something is displaced without rotation

Verschiebung, Änderung

a significant change in the nature or quality of something

Verschiebung, Änderung

the act of moving something from one position or condition to another

Verschiebung, Änderung

the action of changing the position or location of something, typically by moving it from one place to another

Tunika, gerade geschnittenes Kleid

a loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist

Umschalttaste, Shift-Taste

the key on a typewriter or keyboard that changes lowercase letters to uppercase and provides access to special characters