nounπShareA modifier key whose main function is shifting between two or more functions of any of certain other keys (usually by pressing Shift and the other button simultaneously)."The Shift key is used to type capital letters. "computingtechnologydevicefunctionmachineessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of women's undergarment, a slip."Just last week she bought a new shift at the market."wearitemessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA change of workers, now specifically a set group of workers or period of working time."The morning shift at the bakery starts at 5:00 am. "jobtimeworkorganizationbusinessessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn act of shifting; a slight movement or change."There was a shift in the political atmosphere."actionprocessessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe gear mechanism in a motor vehicle."Does it come with a stick-shift?"vehiclemachineparttechnicalessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bit shift."The programmer used a bit shift to quickly calculate the total number of students in the school. "computingtechnologyelectronicsessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe infield shift."Teams often use the shift against this lefty."sportessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(often with the definite article, usually uncountable) The act of kissing passionately."The passionate shift between the two teenagers was quite intense. "actionhumansexsensationbodyessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA contrivance, a device to try when other methods fail."When the usual homework strategies weren't working, my teacher suggested a different shift β a new way to study the material. "deviceplanpossibilityessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA trick, an artifice."The student used a shift to get extra time on the test, claiming a sudden illness. "characterwayactionessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe extent, or arrangement, of the overlapping of plank, brick, stones, etc., that are placed in courses so as to break joints."The bricklayer carefully adjusted the shift of the bricks to ensure a strong and visually appealing wall. "architecturebuildingessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA breaking off and dislocation of a seam; a fault."The earthquake caused a shift in the pavement, creating a noticeable crack. "geologymaterialdisasteressentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mutation in which the DNA or RNA from two different sources (such as viruses or bacteria) combine."The scientist observed a shift in the bacteria's genetic material, likely due to a viral infection. "biologymedicinevirusorganismbiochemistrymicroorganismscienceessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn violin-playing, any position of the left hand except that nearest the nut."To play the high notes, the violinist needed to use a higher shift. "musicpositiontechnicalessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(sometimes figurative) To move from one place to another; to redistribute."The family shifted their vacation plans from the beach to the mountains. "positionactionprocessessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change in form or character; swap."The family shifted their vacation plans to July because of the early summer heat. "actionprocessessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change position."His political stance shifted daily."positionactionessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change residence; to leave and live elsewhere."We are shifting to America next month."propertyfamilyplaceessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change (clothes, especially underwear)."Before the party, Sarah shifted into a new pair of jeans. "wearbodyappearanceessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change (someone's) clothes; sometimes specifically, to change underwear."Before the school play, Sarah shifted into her costume. "wearbodyappearanceessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change gears (in a car)."I crested the hill and shifted into fifth."vehicletechnicalmachineactionessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(typewriters) To move the keys of a typewriter over in order to type capital letters and special characters."To type the word "HELLO," she had to shift the keys to get to the capital letters. "technologywritingmachineessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(computer keyboards) To switch to a character entry mode for capital letters and special characters."To type a message, I need to shift to capital letters to write the recipient's name. "computingtechnologymachineelectronicsessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo manipulate a binary number by moving all of its digits left or right; compare rotate."Shifting 1001 to the left yields 10010; shifting it right yields 100."computingelectronicstechnologytechnicalmathessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove the first value from an array."The teacher shifted the list of student names, removing the first student's name to indicate they were no longer in the class. "computingtechnicalfunctionlistessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dispose of."How can I shift a grass stain?"businesseconomyessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hurry."If you shift, you might make the 2:19."actionessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo engage in sexual petting."The couple shifted in the back row of the auditorium during the boring lecture. "sexactionbodyhumanessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo resort to expedients for accomplishing a purpose; to contrive; to manage."To finish the project on time, the team had to shift their focus and use different methods. "actionwayplanessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo practice indirect or evasive methods."To avoid conflict with his brother, he shifted his argument, focusing on the need for compromise instead of blame. "actionwaycommunicationessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareIn violin-playing, to move the left hand from its original position next to the nut."To play the high notes, the violinist had to shift her left hand further up the neck of the violin. "musictechnicalactionessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
