shifts (Meaning)
shifts
the relative displacement of rock masses on opposite sides of a fault or fault zone, an effort or expedient exerted or tried in difficult circumstances, to change direction, a change in direction, a simultaneous change of position in football by two or more players from one side of the line to the other, a bid in bridge in a suit other than the suit one's partner has bid compare jump, a means or device for getting something done, a removal or transfer from one thing or place to another see chloride shift, a change in place or position, a group of people who work or occupy themselves in turn with other groups, to change the gear rotating the transmission shaft of an automobile, slip entry 2 sense 5a, to get along without help, a change in emphasis, judgment, or attitude, to exchange for another of the same kind, to assume responsibility, gearshift, to change phonetically, a deceitful or underhand scheme, to change place or position, to depress the shift key (as on a typewriter), to change gears, a group of workers who work together during a scheduled period of time, a change of clothes, a usually loose-fitting or semifitted dress, a woman's slip or chemise, a change in frequency resulting in a change in position of a spectral line or band compare doppler effect, a change of positions made by one or more players in baseball to provide better defense against a particular hitter, to make a change in place, position, or direction, chemise sense 2, a removal from one person or thing to another, a change in the position of the hand on a fingerboard (as of a violin), a means or device for effecting an end, fault sense 4, to go through a change, to become changed phonetically, to resort to expedients, to make a change, to exchange for or replace by another, a change of one group of people (such as workers) for another in regular alternation, the period of time during which they work, a movement of bits in a computer register (see register entry 1 sense 9) a specified number of places to the right or left, a scheduled period of work or duty, to change one's clothes, the act of shifting, consonant shift, a change in place, position, or frequency, to make a change in (place), shirt, to change the place, position, or direction of
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shifts Sentence Examples
- The tectonic plates shift slowly, causing gradual changes in the Earth's surface.
- The political landscape has shifted significantly since the last election cycle.
- As the sun sets, the shadows shift and cast eerie shapes on the ground.
- The wind shifts direction, sweeping away the lingering scent of rain.
- The company's marketing strategy underwent a major shift towards digital channels.
- The economic outlook has shifted from positive to pessimistic.
- The doctor recommended a shift in medications to manage the patient's pain.
- The season shifts from spring to summer, bringing with it warmer temperatures.
- The conversation shifted abruptly from light-hearted banter to a serious topic.
- The balance of power shifted as the new coalition took control of the government.
FAQs About the word shifts
the relative displacement of rock masses on opposite sides of a fault or fault zone, an effort or expedient exerted or tried in difficult circumstances, to chan
removes, relocates,moves, transfers, replaces, displaces, transposes, repositions, dislocates, conveys
sets, fixes, stabilizes, secures, freezes, anchors, implants, entrenches, lodges,roots
The tectonic plates shift slowly, causing gradual changes in the Earth's surface.
The political landscape has shifted significantly since the last election cycle.
As the sun sets, the shadows shift and cast eerie shapes on the ground.
The wind shifts direction, sweeping away the lingering scent of rain.
