Definitions

1. verb

to add something to the beginning of a sequence or list, in reverse order; to place something first or at the beginning.

“The new policy will unshift the existing rules to make it more comprehensive.”

2. verb

to move something to the front of a queue or line, in the opposite direction of a shift.

“The manager will unshift the patient from the waiting room to the examination room.”

3. verb

to remove something from the end of a sequence or list and place it at the beginning.

“The chef unshifted the ingredients to make the sauce more flavorful.”

4. noun

the act of removing something from the end of a sequence or list and placing it at the beginning.

“The unshift of the data caused a significant delay in the project timeline.”

5. verb

to move something to the front of a set, in the opposite direction of a shift.

“The teacher unshifted the student to the front of the classroom.”