shift

US /ʃɪft/

UK /ʃɪft/

A2

verb

  • To change in position or direction
  • To move something from one place to another

noun

  • A change in a persons plans, opinions or beliefs
  • Period of work starting at a certain time

adjecitve

  • (Of work) starting at a certain time, as at night

Examples

They'd altered his shift pattern twice in the past fortnight.

He shifted his weight onto his left foot.