0 to (cause something or someone to) move or change from one position or direction to another, especially slightly:
She shifted (her weight) uneasily from one foot to the other.
Society's attitudes towards women have shifted enormously over the last century.
Media attention has shifted recently onto environmental issues.
In cars that are automatics, you don't have to bother with shifting gears.
2 a group of workers who do a job for a period of time during the day or night, or the period of time itself:
3 a change in position or direction:
a shift in the wind/temperature
The shift in the balance of power in the region has had far-reaching consequences.
There has been a dramatic shift in public opinion towards peaceful negotiations.
4 a simple dress that hangs straight from the shoulders
5 to change direction or move from one person, position, or place to another:
6 the period that a person is scheduled to work, or a group of workers who work during the same period of time:
7 a change in position or direction:
There’s been a substantial shift in doctors’ methods.
9 to change an opinion, idea, etc.:
shift (sth) away from sth They have shifted the emphasis of the business away from traditional manufacturing.
shift (sth) towards sth The company has shifted towards a more flexible marketing mix.
HR have shifted their position on overtime working and this will no longer be encouraged.
11 an agreed period of time during the day or night when particular employees work, in a factory, hospital, etc.:
12 the group of workers who work at a particular time:
14 on a computer keyboard, a key that changes the letter, number, or symbol that would normally appear when you press another key at the same time:
Press shift to capitalize letters.
She shifted restlessly in her chair.
She was shifting around in her seat.
Fiona shifted around, looking embarrassed.
His shift starts at seven o'clock.
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移動或改變, (尤指略微地)移動, 改變…
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移动或改变, (尤指略微地)移动, 改变…
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turno, cambio, cambiar…
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turno, mudança…
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(交代制の)勤務時間, シフト, 変化…
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değişim, değişme, vardiya…
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changer, (se) modifier, se déplacer…
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torn, canvi…
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