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British pronunciation/ʃˈɪft/
American pronunciation/ˈʃɪft/

Definition & Meaning of "shift"

to shift
01

to move from a particular place or position to another

Intransitive: to shift | to shift somewhere
to shift definition and meaning
02

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

Transitive: to shift one's opinion or standpoint [adj]
03

(of wind) to move to a different direction

Intransitive: to shift | to shift to a direction
04

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

Transitive: to shift sth
05

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

Intransitive
06

to substitute or replace one thing with another

Transitive: to shift sth
07

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

Intransitive
08

to change the gear or transmission mode in a vehicle

Intransitive: to shift into higher or lower gear
09

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

Intransitive
10

to activate or engage the shift key on a keyboard

Intransitive
11

to move or change position swiftly and suddenly

Intransitive
Shift
01

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

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shift definition and meaning
1.1

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

02

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.

03

an event in which something is displaced without rotation

04

a significant change in the nature or quality of something

05

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

06

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

07

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

08

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

09

a fracture in the earth's crust caused by the movement of one side relative to the other

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The cat lazily shifted from the sunny spot on the windowsill to the cooler shade beneath the table.
The tectonic plates slowly shift over time, causing geological changes and earthquakes.
As the storm approached, residents were advised to shift to higher ground.
The cruise ship slowly started to shift as it left the harbor and headed towards open waters.
The company has latterly shifted its focus towards sustainable energy solutions.
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