Definition of Shift
Shift
shift
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to make a small move or change;
e.g. He shifted around nervously before the job interview.
(noun)
a woman's chemise or slip;
e.g. She slipped into her shift for the evening.
(verb)
to change gears or the device which does so;
e.g. The car will shift automatically as it accelerates or decelerates.
(noun)
a change in emphasis, judgment, or attitude;
e.g. There was a shift in his tone that told her that he meant business.
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