Definitions

1. noun

a change or movement of position or direction

“The shift in the company’s policy led to a significant change in their operations.”

2. verb

to move or cause to move from one position to another

“The worker had to shift heavy boxes onto the truck.”

3. noun

a period of time when a worker or group of workers is on duty

“The nurse will work the night shift from 10pm to 6am.”

4. noun

a change in the way something is done or the way people think about something

“The shift in the way people think about the environment has led to increased awareness and action.”

5. noun

a gear or toothed wheel that transmits motion

“The bicycle has a derailleur shift system that changes gear smoothly.”

6. verb

to move or be moved from one place to another

“The ship will shift its course to avoid the storm.”