shift

• Substantiv, das eine Änderung der Position, Richtung oder des Fokus bezeichnet, sowie eine geplante Arbeitsperiode, besonders in einem Betrieb mit Rund-um-die-Uhr-Betrieb.

A noun referring to a change in position, direction, or focus, or a scheduled period of work, especially in a job that operates around the clock.

1. Change in position or directionB1formal

   A change in position, direction, or focus.

   Verschiebung

   • There was a sudden shift in the wind direction.
   • The company made a strategic shift towards digital marketing.
   • A shift in public opinion forced the government to reconsider.

   Synonymealterationchangemovemovementswitchtransition

   Antonymeconstancyfixitystabilitystillness

2. Work periodA2formal

   A scheduled period of time during which a person works, especially in a factory or hospital.

   Arbeitsschicht

   • She works the night shift at the hospital.
   • He has a morning shift from 6 AM to 2 PM.
   • The factory operates in three shifts: morning, afternoon, and night.

   Synonymespellstintstretchtourturnwatch

3. Key on a keyboardA1informalIT

   A key on a computer keyboard used to change the case of letters or access alternate characters.

   Umschalttaste

   • Press the shift key to type a capital letter.
   • Hold down the shift key while pressing the number 2 to type @.
   • The shift key is located on both sides of the keyboard.

   Synonymeshift key

• Verb, das eine Bewegung, Verschiebung oder Änderung von Position, Richtung oder Fokus bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving or changing position, direction, or focus.

1. Move or change positionA2formal

   To move or change from one position, place, or direction to another.

   Verschieben

   • She shifted the box to the other side of the room.
   • The wind shifted direction suddenly.
   • He shifted his weight from one foot to the other.

   Synonymeadjustalterbudgechangedisplacemoverelocatestirswitchtransfer

2. Change focus or attentionB1formal

   To change the focus, emphasis, or direction of something, such as attention or policy.

   Fokus ändern

   • The company shifted its focus to online sales.
   • She shifted her attention to the new project.
   • The government shifted its policy on environmental issues.

   Synonymealterdivertmoveredirectreorientswitchtransferturn

   Antonymeconcentratefixfocus

3. Transfer responsibilityB2informal

   To transfer or pass responsibility, blame, or a task to someone else.

   Verantwortung übertragen

   • He tried to shift the blame onto his colleague.
   • They shifted the workload to the new team member.
   • Don't shift your responsibilities onto others.

   Synonymeassigndelegatefoistoffloadpalm offpass onshunttransfer

   Antonymeacceptassumebearownshoulder