shift

• Nom désignant un changement de position, de direction ou de focalisation, ainsi qu'une période de travail planifiée, en particulier dans une entreprise fonctionnant en continu.

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.

   changement de position ou de direction

   • 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.

   Synonymesalterationchangemovemovementswitchtransition

   Antonymesconstancyfixitystabilitystillness

2. Work periodA2formal

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

   Quart de travail

   • 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.

   Synonymesspellstintstretchtourturnwatch

3. Key on a keyboardA1informalIT

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

   Touche Maj

   • 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.

   Synonymesshift key

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de déplacer ou de modifier la position, la direction, le centre d'intérêt ou la nature de quelque chose, ou de changer de place ou de fonction.

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.

   déplacer, changer de position

   • 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.

   Synonymesadjustalterbudgechangedisplacemoverelocatestirswitchtransfer

2. Change focus or attentionB1formal

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

   Changer de focus ou d'attention

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

   Synonymesalterdivertmoveredirectreorientswitchtransferturn

   Antonymesconcentratefixfocus

3. Transfer responsibilityB2informal

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

   se décharger de

   • 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.

   Synonymesassigndelegatefoistoffloadpalm offpass onshunttransfer

   Antonymesacceptassumebearownshoulder