shift

1 of 2

verb

ˈshift

shifted; shifting; shifts

transitive verb

: to exchange for or replace by another : change

: to change the place, position, or direction of : move

: to make a change in (place)

: to change phonetically

intransitive verb

: to change place or position

: to change direction

the wind shifted

: to change gears

: to depress the shift key (as on a typewriter)

: to assume responsibility

had to shift for themselves

: to resort to expedients

: to go through a change

she shifted in her approach

: to change one's clothes

: to become changed phonetically

shiftable

ˈshif-tə-bəl How to pronounce shift (audio)

adjective

shift

2 of 2

noun

: a means or device for effecting an end

b(1)

: a deceitful or underhand scheme : dodge

(2)

: an effort or expedient exerted or tried in difficult circumstances : extremity

was put to hard shifts for a living—

Benjamin Franklin

chiefly dialectal : a change of clothes

b(1)

chiefly dialectal : shirt

(2)

: a woman's slip or chemise

(3)

: a usually loose-fitting or semifitted dress

: a change in direction

a shift in the wind

: a change in emphasis, judgment, or attitude

: a group of people who work or occupy themselves in turn with other groups

b(1)

: a change of one group of people (such as workers) for another in regular alternation

(2)

: a scheduled period of work or duty

works the night shift

: a change in place or position: such as

: a change in the position of the hand on a fingerboard (as of a violin)

b(1)

: fault sense 4

(2)

: the relative displacement of rock masses on opposite sides of a fault or fault zone

c(1)

: a simultaneous change of position in football by two or more players from one side of the line to the other

(2)

: a change of positions made by one or more players in baseball to provide better defense against a particular hitter

: a change in frequency resulting in a change in position of a spectral line or band compare doppler effect

: a movement of bits in a computer register (see register entry 1 sense 9) a specified number of places to the right or left

: a removal from one person or thing to another : transfer

: consonant shift

: a bid in bridge in a suit other than the suit one's partner has bid compare jump

: gearshift

Example Sentences

Verb I shifted the bag to my other shoulder. She shifted her position slightly so she could see the stage better. They shifted him to a different department. He nervously shifted from foot to foot. She shifted in her seat. Public opinion has shifted dramatically in recent months. Their efforts to shift public opinion have failed. I wanted to shift the discussion back to the main point. They tried to shift the blame onto us. Their attempts at shifting attention away from the controversy seemed to be working. Noun There will be a shift of responsibility when she takes the new position. a shift away from tradition a gradual shift toward more liberal policies a shift in voter opinion The day shift worked overtime. The restaurant needed only one shift for lunch. He works the day shift. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Two Phoenix City Council races will be decided this March in an election that could shift the political balance of the council to the center. —

Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2023 Over the past decade, more than a dozen states have filed bills that would shift public notices from newspapers to government websites. —

Will Langhorne, Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2023 For many experts in the field, the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade has only increased the urgency for more contraceptives, including ones that shift some of the burden from women to men. —

Carolyn Y. Johnson, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Feb. 2023 Research shows companies that shift to a more customer-first approach increase revenues by a factor of 3.5. —

Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2023 Breezy with an east wind 6 to 11 mph that could shift south from 19 to 24 mph after midnight. —

Rae Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 8 Feb. 2023 By midafternoon, the rescue workers on the roof had located the family and started the delicate process of cutting through concrete, metal and wood to reach them without making moves that would shift the debris, endangering those pinned below. —

Safak Timur, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2023 That said, Fox acknowledges some news outlets go overboard, providing details about the shooter that shift the focus away from the harm caused. —

Jayme Fraser, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2023 So, to create a material both strong and flexible, the team created one that could shift between liquid and solid states. —

Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Jan. 2023

Noun

The grippy texture of the cars' metal shift knobs, for instance, are applied to bathroom faucets, while deep walnut shades, high-polish finishes and textured leathers are used throughout the property. —

Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 3 Feb. 2023 Kandalec goes for the subtle off-white and blue shift polishes from Lights Lacquer in Voulez-Vouz and Clara to re-create this look. —

Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2023 My first job out of school was a second-shift trim foreman making Pintos in New Jersey. —

Morgan Watkins, The Courier-Journal, 3 Feb. 2023 Fellow YouTuber and stick-shift-class racer, Sean Madden, agrees. —

Eric Tegler, Popular Mechanics, 2 Feb. 2023 According to the city, around 120 Dallas Water Utility and public work crews have been working 12-hour shifts this week putting down mixtures of sand and salt on about 827 miles of road at least three times per shift. —

Dallas News, 2 Feb. 2023 But occasionally, a reputational shift demands notice. —

Alan Murray, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2023 That’s when a shift was noticed with Washington Jr. playing less and Lee playing more as the Suns were without starting point guard Chris Paul, backup point guard Cameron Payne, Landry Shamet and Devin Booker. —

Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 1 Feb. 2023 Campbell’s shift has benefited Grayslake North, which moved into second place in the conference standings after beating leader Grayslake Central on Jan. 18. —

Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2023 See More

Kids Definition

shift

1 of 2 verb

ˈshift

: to exchange for another of the same kind

: to change the place, position, or direction of

: to make a change in place, position, or direction

the wind shifted

: to change the gear rotating the transmission shaft of an automobile

: to get along without help : fend

left the others to shift for themselves

shift

2 of 2 noun

: a means or device for getting something done

: slip entry 2 sense 5a

: chemise sense 2

: the act of shifting

: a group of workers who work together during a scheduled period of time

also : the period of time during which they work

: gearshift

单词	shifted
释义	shift 1 of 2 verb ˈshift shifted; shifting; shifts transitive verb 1 : to exchange for or replace by another : change 2 a : to change the place, position, or direction of : move b : to make a change in (place) 3 : to change phonetically intransitive verb 1 a : to change place or position b : to change direction the wind shifted c : to change gears d : to depress the shift key (as on a typewriter) 2 a : to assume responsibility had to shift for themselves b : to resort to expedients 3 a : to go through a change she shifted in her approach b : to change one's clothes c : to become changed phonetically shiftable ˈshif-tə-bəl adjective shift 2 of 2 noun 1 a : a means or device for effecting an end b(1) : a deceitful or underhand scheme : dodge (2) : an effort or expedient exerted or tried in difficult circumstances : extremity was put to hard shifts for a living—Benjamin Franklin 2 a chiefly dialectal : a change of clothes b(1) chiefly dialectal : shirt (2) : a woman's slip or chemise (3) : a usually loose-fitting or semifitted dress 3 a : a change in direction a shift in the wind b : a change in emphasis, judgment, or attitude 4 a : a group of people who work or occupy themselves in turn with other groups b(1) : a change of one group of people (such as workers) for another in regular alternation (2) : a scheduled period of work or duty works the night shift 5 : a change in place or position: such as a : a change in the position of the hand on a fingerboard (as of a violin) b(1) : fault sense 4 (2) : the relative displacement of rock masses on opposite sides of a fault or fault zone c(1) : a simultaneous change of position in football by two or more players from one side of the line to the other (2) : a change of positions made by one or more players in baseball to provide better defense against a particular hitter d : a change in frequency resulting in a change in position of a spectral line or band compare doppler effect e : a movement of bits in a computer register (see register entry 1 sense 9) a specified number of places to the right or left 6 : a removal from one person or thing to another : transfer 7 : consonant shift 8 : a bid in bridge in a suit other than the suit one's partner has bid compare jump 9 : gearshift Phrases shift gears : to make a change Synonyms Verb budge dislocate displace disturb move relocate remove reposition transfer transpose Noun expedient means measure move step See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb I shifted the bag to my other shoulder. She shifted her position slightly so she could see the stage better. They shifted him to a different department. He nervously shifted from foot to foot. She shifted in her seat. Public opinion has shifted dramatically in recent months. Their efforts to shift public opinion have failed. I wanted to shift the discussion back to the main point. They tried to shift the blame onto us. Their attempts at shifting attention away from the controversy seemed to be working. Noun There will be a shift of responsibility when she takes the new position. a shift away from tradition a gradual shift toward more liberal policies a shift in voter opinion The day shift worked overtime. The restaurant needed only one shift for lunch. He works the day shift. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Two Phoenix City Council races will be decided this March in an election that could shift the political balance of the council to the center. —Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2023 Over the past decade, more than a dozen states have filed bills that would shift public notices from newspapers to government websites. —Will Langhorne, Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2023 For many experts in the field, the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade has only increased the urgency for more contraceptives, including ones that shift some of the burden from women to men. —Carolyn Y. Johnson, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Feb. 2023 Research shows companies that shift to a more customer-first approach increase revenues by a factor of 3.5. —Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2023 Breezy with an east wind 6 to 11 mph that could shift south from 19 to 24 mph after midnight. —Rae Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 8 Feb. 2023 By midafternoon, the rescue workers on the roof had located the family and started the delicate process of cutting through concrete, metal and wood to reach them without making moves that would shift the debris, endangering those pinned below. —Safak Timur, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2023 That said, Fox acknowledges some news outlets go overboard, providing details about the shooter that shift the focus away from the harm caused. —Jayme Fraser, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2023 So, to create a material both strong and flexible, the team created one that could shift between liquid and solid states. —Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Jan. 2023 Noun The grippy texture of the cars' metal shift knobs, for instance, are applied to bathroom faucets, while deep walnut shades, high-polish finishes and textured leathers are used throughout the property. —Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 3 Feb. 2023 Kandalec goes for the subtle off-white and blue shift polishes from Lights Lacquer in Voulez-Vouz and Clara to re-create this look. —Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2023 My first job out of school was a second-shift trim foreman making Pintos in New Jersey. —Morgan Watkins, The Courier-Journal, 3 Feb. 2023 Fellow YouTuber and stick-shift-class racer, Sean Madden, agrees. —Eric Tegler, Popular Mechanics, 2 Feb. 2023 According to the city, around 120 Dallas Water Utility and public work crews have been working 12-hour shifts this week putting down mixtures of sand and salt on about 827 miles of road at least three times per shift. —Dallas News, 2 Feb. 2023 But occasionally, a reputational shift demands notice. —Alan Murray, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2023 That’s when a shift was noticed with Washington Jr. playing less and Lee playing more as the Suns were without starting point guard Chris Paul, backup point guard Cameron Payne, Landry Shamet and Devin Booker. —Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 1 Feb. 2023 Campbell’s shift has benefited Grayslake North, which moved into second place in the conference standings after beating leader Grayslake Central on Jan. 18. —Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English, from Old English sciftan to divide, arrange; akin to Old Norse skipa to arrange, assign First Known Use Verb 13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing shift graveyard shift great vowel shift move/shift the goalposts paradigm shift shift/tip/tilt the balance of power make shift night shift shift key shift oneself shift one's ground stick shift shift for oneself seismic shift consonant shift split shift gear shift functional shift swing shift lobster shift shift gears See More graveyard shift great vowel shift move/shift the goalposts paradigm shift shift/tip/tilt the balance of power make shift night shift shift key shift oneself shift one's ground stick shift shift for oneself seismic shift consonant shift split shift gear shift functional shift swing shift lobster shift shift gears See More Kids Definition shift 1 of 2 verb ˈshift 1 : to exchange for another of the same kind 2 a : to change the place, position, or direction of b : to make a change in place, position, or direction the wind shifted c : to change the gear rotating the transmission shaft of an automobile 3 : to get along without help : fend left the others to shift for themselves shift 2 of 2 noun 1 : a means or device for getting something done 2 a : slip entry 2 sense 5a b : chemise sense 2 3 : the act of shifting 4 : a group of workers who work together during a scheduled period of time also : the period of time during which they work 5 : gearshift Medical Definition shift noun ˈshift : a change in place, position, or frequency: as a : a change in frequency resulting in a change in position of a spectral line or band compare doppler effect b : a removal or transfer from one thing or place to another see chloride shift shifted verb past tense of shift 1 as in relocated to change the place or position of he shifted the vase closer to the wall so that it wouldn't get knocked over Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance relocated moved removed transferred transported transposed replaced repositioned disturbed displaced dislocated conveyed hauled carried budged transmitted supplanted superseded altered transplanted modified bore drove revised reworked carted toted lugged remodeled remade revamped varied refashioned redid made over Antonyms & Near Antonyms stabilized fixed anchored secured set froze moored rooted embedded imbedded entrenched lodged implanted engrained ingrained intrenched See More 2 as in moved to change one's position she shifted uncomfortably in her seat throughout the interview Synonyms & Similar Words moved twitched squirmed stirred fidgeted budged wiggled tossed locomoted fiddled jiggled wriggled writhed roused squiggled Antonyms & Near Antonyms remained froze stayed stilled stabilized hung around stuck around tarried See More 3 as in changed to pass from one form, state, or level to another she watched the aurora in fascination as its colors shifted from green to blue Synonyms & Similar Words changed fluctuated varied morphed mutated improved snapped metamorphosed transmuted deteriorated worsened vacillated wavered turned around bettered seesawed teetered Antonyms & Near Antonyms stabilized plateaued 4 as in swapped to give up (something) and take something else in return my brother and I shifted seats just before takeoff so that he could sit by the window Synonyms & Similar Words swapped changed exchanged traded substituted switched replaced commuted superseded interchanged displaced ceded surrendered yielded reciprocated handed over 5 as in coped to meet one's day-to-day needs left the others to shift for themselves Synonyms & Similar Words coped managed did survived made shift afforded got by fared made out got along made do got on made ends meet swung squeezed scrounged fended for oneself carried on wrested contrived lasted eked out wrung scraped (by or through) scraped (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms collapsed failed floundered waned declined fell short slumped fizzled petered (out) gave up See More
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shift

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