A specific work period for a group of workers.
I've just finished an eight-hour shift.
私はちょうど8時間のシフトを終えました。
The group of workers working at a particular time.
The night shift has just come off duty.
夜勤がちょうど仕事から降りました。
A change in opinion, mood, or direction.
Over the last ten years there has been a fundamental shift in the way we do business.
過去10年間で、ビジネスを行う方法に根本的な変化が生じました。
The mechanism on a keyboard that allows for typing uppercase letters or special characters.
A simple, straight-cut dress.
A piece of women's underwear from the past.
To move something or oneself to another place.
The action of the novel shifts from Paris to London.
小説の舞台がパリからロンドンへ移る。
To move quickly or with difficulty.
To change from one state or position to another.
I felt the advantage had suddenly shifted away from us.
私たちにあった利点が突然失われた感じがしました。
To change one's opinion or the focus of something.
We need to shift the focus of this debate.
この議論の焦点を移動する必要があります。
To pass the responsibility or blame to someone else.
He tried to shift the blame for his mistakes onto his colleagues.
彼は自分の過ちの責任を同僚に押し付けようとしました。
To remove a stain or dirt.
a detergent that shifts even the most stubborn stains
最も頑丈な汚染も外す洗剤。
To sell, especially items that are not selling well.
They cut prices drastically to try and shift stock.
在庫を売り切るために価格を大幅に引き下げた。
To change gears in a vehicle.
to shift into second gear
二段目に変速する。