shift
Translation
to move, to change, to transfer
Examples
Can you help me shift the furniture?
Can you help me shift the furniture?
Public opinion has shifted on this issue.
Public opinion has shifted on this issue.
He tried to shift the blame to his friend.
He tried to shift the blame to his friend.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to move (sth.). Can you help me shift the furniture?
((intransitive)) to change position or direction. Public opinion has shifted on this issue.
((sth.)) ((onto/to sb.)) to transfer (sth.) to (sb.). He tried to shift the blame to his friend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: move, transfer, change, switch; Antonyms: fix, stay, remain
Etymology
From Old English 'sciftan', meaning 'to arrange, divide'.
Memory Tips
Think of shifting gears in a car – you are changing from one state to another.