shift
//ʃɪft//
Verb
to move or cause to move from one place or position to another
Can you help me shift this table to the other side of the room?
to change or cause to change in form, character, or direction
The wind shifted direction suddenly.
to change gears in a vehicle
You need to shift into second gear when going uphill.
to transfer responsibility or blame to someone else
He tried to shift the blame onto his colleague.
Noun
a change in position, direction, or tendency
There has been a shift in public opinion on this issue.
a scheduled period of work, especially in a job that operates continuously
I work the night shift at the hospital.
a group of workers who work during a particular shift
The night shift starts work at 10 p.m.
a woman's straight, unwaisted dress
She wore a simple black shift to the party.
a key on a keyboard used to type capital letters or alternative characters
Hold down the shift key to type a capital letter.