shift
/ʃɪft/
shift
📚 Meanings
- 1.
to move something from one position to another.
"The workers had to shift the furniture."
- 1.
a modification key on a keyboard.
"Press the Shift key to capitalize the letter."
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Please shift the chair closer.
Please shift the chair closer.
The team plans to shift their focus to marketing next quarter.
The team plans to shift their focus to marketing next quarter.
He had to shift his weight to avoid falling.
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Frequently asked about shift
How do you pronounce shift?
shift is pronounced [/ʃɪft/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does shift mean?
shift means "shift". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is shift?
shift is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "Please shift the chair closer." — used to mean "shift".
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