shift

US /ʃɪft/

UK /ʃɪft/

A2

verb

  • To change in position or direction
  • To move something from one place to another

noun

  • A change in a persons plans, opinions or beliefs
  • Period of work starting at a certain time
  • A period of time worked by a group of workers who replace another group.
  • A simple, often unfitted dress.
  • A displacement of rock along a fault.
  • A key on a keyboard used to select uppercase letters and other alternative characters.
  • A mechanism for changing gears in a vehicle.

adjective

  • (Of work) starting at a certain time, as at night

other

  • To change or move from one position or direction to another.
  • To change in character or form.

other

  • To move (something or someone) to a different position.
  • To change (something) in character or form; alter.
  • To arrange (workers) in shifts.