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Wednesday, September 23, 2009

3.52 Shift

Word Pronunciation Definition Related Forms
shift /ʃɪft/ Verb
(transitive & intransitive) If something shifts, it moves.
Noun
  1. A shift is a movement.
  2. A shift is the time that workers start and finish work.
  3. The shift key on a computer changes from small to big letters.
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  1. Daoqin ZhaoSeptember 26, 2009 at 1:04 AM

    shift
    [ʃift]
    n. 交换, 变化, 移动, 接班者
    vt. 更替, 移转, 变声
    vi. 改变, 定责, 更衣
    The Left is shifting its ground.

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  2. SamSeptember 27, 2009 at 2:28 AM

    An unprecedented third shift and 945 new jobs are coming to General Motors' Fairfax assembly plant in January.
    Italian: Spostamento

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  3. MJSeptember 27, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    Things changed quickly after the shift in leadership.

    Japanese; hen kan

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  4. Elfre A.September 28, 2009 at 12:11 AM

    Transitory circumstances of daily life are what cause these shifts.

    Spanish: Cambio

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  5. SofiyaSeptember 28, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    Dell's acquisition of Perot Systems is a major strategic shift for Dell toward the lucrative computer services sector.

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  6. Inna K.September 28, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    Don't try to shift the blame onto anyone else; it's your fault.
    Russian: передвигать

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  7. Andy WongOctober 12, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    In August we shifted our furniture to Dublin.

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