shift
Translation
to move, to change, to transfer
Examples
Can you help me shift this table?
Can you help me move this table?
Her opinion on the matter has shifted.
Her opinion on the matter has shifted.
The driver shifted into a lower gear.
The driver shifted into a lower gear.
Grammar Patterns
to shift ((sth.)) to move (sth.) from one position to another Can you help me shift this table?
to shift ((from A to B)) to change from (A) to (B) The focus has shifted from production to sales.
Similar Words
Synonyms: move, change, transfer, alter
Etymology
From Old English 'sciftan', meaning 'to arrange, divide'.
Memory Tips
Think of pressing the 'Shift' key on a keyboard to 'change' the letter case.