Examples of 'shift' in a sentence

Meaning of "shift"

shift (noun) - A change, adjustment, or movement in position or direction. 'Shift' can also refer to a scheduled period of work, especially one that differs from traditional office hours or a standard routine
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  • A type of women's undergarment of dress length worn under dresses or skirts, a slip or chemise.
  • A simple straight-hanging, loose-fitting dress.
  • A change of workers, now specifically a set group of workers or period of working time.
  • An act of shifting; a slight movement or change.

How to use "shift" in a sentence

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Help me shift this against the door.
Just do not be late for your shift.
This paradigm shift was continued in the MDGs.
Shift in economic power towards emerging markets.
So maybe you can shift the perspective.
Shift transmission model parameters and interface.
We will just shift the focus to antiquing.
Shift to temperature with the right arrow.
The third is a shift in who needs to intervene.
Shift communications between devices in one click.
I thought this shift would never end.
The shift lever is shifted to neutral position.
There is gonna be a shift in personnel next month.
The shift does not start until midnight.
Move the light to shift an area of lighting.

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To shift from quantity to quality and suitability.
We are testing phase shift due to electric potential.
Shift your balance slightly to your left.
I took another shift at the mobile hospital.
Shift between capital or lower case letters.
They start their shift already tired.
Gear shift time prior to driveaway voltage.
Picked up an extra shift at the club tonight.
Her shift ended about an hour ago.
This situation requires a radical shift in emphasis.
Paradigm shift from legal capacity restriction.
I will drive the first shift home.
The digital shift remains an important focus.
We need to get out there and shift.
Move the shift lever to a slower speed.
This could be your last shift on truck.
We will shift you to his personal clinic.
Take me for a ride after your shift.
The second is a shift in how to intervene or what to do.
I am not doing the night shift any more.
Modal shift and urban traffic reduction.
I am just signing off the night shift.
Modal shift from marine to rail or road.
Allen was winding down from a night shift.
The night shift starts in five minutes.
Take the rest of the shift off.
He noted a shift to a more respectful conception of nature.
The paradigm of governance today should shift.
Day shift concurred with night shift.
So she did leave in the middle of her shift.
But my shift is not up for two hours.
I just wanted to stop by before my shift ends.
Spectroscopic shift to the violet plotting coordinates.
You will take the first shift.
Gear shift strategy for manual transmissions.

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