shift (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ʃɪft/
Definition
To move or cause to move from one place or position to another.
Examples
Can you shift that box so I can sit here?
The wind shifted the leaves on the ground.
He shifted uncomfortably in his seat.
How to Use shift
- shift something (verb)
- To move an object or person to a different position. — "Please shift your bag from the seat."
- shift to something (prepositional phrase)
- To move or change to a different place, position, or state. — "The economy is shifting to a more service-based model."
- shift in something (prepositional phrase)
- A change or movement in a particular direction or state. — "There has been a significant shift in consumer preferences."
- shift work (collocation)
- Work that is done in regular periods of time, often including nights and weekends. — "Many nurses work shift work to cover 24-hour hospital operations."
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