1. changes in position, direction, or focus
2. scheduled periods of work, especially in jobs that operate continuously
3. loose-fitting dresses or undergarments

1. moves or changes position
2. changes focus, attention, or approach

Examples

• The company announced major shifts in its marketing strategy.
• She works the night shift at the hospital.
• The tectonic plates cause shifts in the earth’s surface.
• He shifts gears smoothly while driving.
• The wind shifts direction frequently near the coast.
• There have been significant shifts in public opinion.
• The nurse shifts her weight from one foot to the other.