shift

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Shift Definition & Meaning

1. A change in position or direction.

Example: I need to shift my focus from work to my personal life.

2. A scheduled period of work.

Example: My shift at the restaurant starts at 5 pm.

3. A slight change in tone or meaning.

Example: The shift in his voice indicated he was becoming angry.

4. To move something or someone from one place to another.

Example: Can you help me shift this couch to the other side of the room?

5. A change in strategy or approach.

Example: Our company needs to make a shift towards more sustainable practices.

Examples of the word shift used in sentences.

  • Can you help me shift this heavy box?
  • The weather is beginning to shift towards autumn.
  • I need to shift my focus to studying for the exam.
  • It's important to shift your weight when turning on a skateboard.
  • I work the night shift at the hospital.
  • I have a shift at the restaurant tonight, so I can't meet you for dinner.
  • My sleep schedule is all out of whack, I need to shift it back to a normal routine.
  • The weather is shifting from sunny to cloudy, so we should bring an umbrella just in case.
  • I'm trying to shift my focus from work to more personal hobbies and interests.
  • The production team had to shift their plans when the lead actor got sick and couldn't perform.
  • The company announced that it will be making a shift towards eco-friendly practices.
  • We need to shift our focus from the problem to the solution.
  • Changing to a plant-based diet requires a significant shift in one's eating habits.
  • After a long night shift at the hospital, nurses often feel exhausted.
  • The night shift workers were grateful for the free coffee in the break room.
  • The company decided to shift their marketing strategy to focus on social media platforms.
  • The night shift workers were exhausted from working all night.
  • We need to shift our focus from the problem to finding a solution.
  • The shift in temperature was sudden and unexpected, catching many people off guard.
  • The shift leader was responsible for making sure all tasks were completed by the end of the day.
  • The company decided to shift its focus from traditional advertising to digital marketing.
  • After a long shift at the hospital, the nurse was ready to go home and rest.
  • The bartender was grateful for the extra shift as it would help him make ends meet this month.
  • The political climate has caused a significant shift in public opinion on certain issues.
  • By adjusting his study habits, he was able to shift his grades from Cs to As.
  • After years of working the night shift, John found it difficult to adjust to a normal sleep schedule.
  • The sudden shift in the stock market left many investors scrambling to protect their assets.
  • The company implemented a new shift rotation policy to improve work-life balance for their employees.
  • The shift towards remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic has forced companies to reconsider their traditional office setups.
  • The shift in public opinion regarding climate change has led to increased pressure on governments to take action.
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