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shift

British pronunciation/ʃˈɪft/
American pronunciation/ˈʃɪft/
to shift
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to move from a particular place or position to another

synonyms : dislodge
reposition
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2

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

synonyms : change over
switch
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3

move around

synonyms : transfer
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4

move from one setting or context to another

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5

move very slightly

synonyms : agitate
budge
stir
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6

move and exchange for another

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7

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

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8

lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

synonyms : change
switch
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9

change gears

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10

change phonetically as part of a systematic historical change

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11

use a shift key on a keyboard

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12

move abruptly

synonyms : lurch
pitch
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13

move sideways or in an unsteady way

synonyms : careen
tilt
wobble
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Shift
[NOUN]
1

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

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2

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

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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.

3

an event in which something is displaced without rotation

synonyms : displacement
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4

a qualitative change

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5

the act of changing one thing or position for another

synonyms : switch
switching
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6

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

synonyms : shifting
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7

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

synonyms : chemise
sack
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8

the key on the typewriter keyboard that shifts from lower-case letters to upper-case letters

synonyms : shift key
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9

a crew of workers who work for a specific period of time

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10

(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other

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Examples
1Climate change is causing shifts in agricultural practices.
2The nurses are starting their night shift at the hospital.
3His gaze shifted, and he stared into the distance.
4She is working the night shift at the hospital tonight.
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