shift — to move or change from one position or direction to another
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move or change from one position or direction to another
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃɪft/
Korean meaning: 이동하다, 옮기다, 바꾸다
Korean pronunciation: 시프트 (강세: 시프트)
Example Sentences
- My boss asked me to work the zombie shift from midnight to 8 AM.
- The cat shifted its position seventeen times before finally settling down.
- The company needs to shift its strategy to compete in the global market.
shift
VERB//ʃɪft//
to move or change from one position or direction to another
A warehouse worker shifts heavy crates to reorganize the shelves
When currents make you drift, shift with strokes swift!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'sciftan' meaning to divide or arrange, related to Old Norse 'skipta' meaning to divide or shift. The word entered Middle English with the sense of moving or changing position.
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📝Examples
“My boss asked me to work the zombie shift from midnight to 8 AM.”
“The cat shifted its position seventeen times before finally settling down.”
“The company needs to shift its strategy to compete in the global market.”
“Don't try to shift the blame onto me for your mistake!”
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