verb
- past tense and past participle of shift; moved from one position to another
- changed or caused to change direction, focus, or emphasis
- changed gears in a vehicle
Usage: automotive
Examples
- She shifted the books to the other shelf.
- The wind shifted from north to south.
- His attention shifted to the noise outside.
- The company shifted its focus to online sales.
- He shifted into third gear on the highway.
- The blame shifted to the new manager.
- The meeting time shifted to accommodate everyone.