verb

 

change to change something

We are trying to shift the emphasis from curing illness to preventing it.

 

move sth to move something to another place

We need to shift all these boxes into the other room.

 

move yourself to move into a different position

He shifted uncomfortably in his seat.

 

change speed to change the position of the gears (= parts that control how fast the wheels turn) in a vehicle

to shift gears

 

noun

 

change a change in something

 

work a period of work in a place such as a factory or hospital

afternoon/night shift