Shift ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Shift ( verb )

1. To move from one place or position to another.
2. To change the position of something.
3. To change the focus or direction of something.
4. To change one's position or attitude.

Origin:

Middle english schift, from old english scift, from sciftan to divide; akin to old high german sciftan to divide.

Examples:

1. She shifted the couch to the other side of the room.
2. He shifted his gaze from the floor to the ceiling.
3. The company shifted its focus from product development to marketing.
4. The politician shifted his position on the issue.
5. The car shifted gears as it picked up speed.

(As a noun)

Shift ( noun )

1. To move from one place or position to another.
2. To change the position of something.
3. To change the focus or direction of something.
4. To change one's position or attitude.

Origin:

Middle english schift, from old english scift, from sciftan to divide; akin to old high german sciftan to divide.

Examples:

1. She shifted the couch to the other side of the room.
2. He shifted his gaze from the floor to the ceiling.
3. The company shifted its focus from product development to marketing.
4. The politician shifted his position on the issue.
5. The car shifted gears as it picked up speed.