B2 noun محايد

shift

/ʃɪft/

A shift refers to a significant change in position, direction, or tendency, such as a change in policy or opinion. It also denotes a scheduled period of time during which a person works, common in industries like healthcare or manufacturing.

أمثلة

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1

I usually prefer working the day shift because it allows me to spend time with my family in the evening.

I typically like the daytime work period because I can be with my family at night.

2

The Chief Executive Officer noted a fundamental shift in the company's long-term objectives following the merger.

The CEO observed a basic change in the company's goals after the merger.

3

There's been a total shift in how we hang out now that everyone has moved away.

There has been a complete change in our social habits since everyone moved.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
shift
Verb
shift
ظرف
shiftily
صفة
shifting
مرتبط
shifter
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the 'Shift' key on your keyboard. When you press it, the function of the keys changes (shifts) from lowercase to uppercase.

اختبار سريع

The company announced a major ______ in its business strategy to focus on sustainability.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: shift

أمثلة

1

I usually prefer working the day shift because it allows me to spend time with my family in the evening.

everyday

I typically like the daytime work period because I can be with my family at night.

2

The Chief Executive Officer noted a fundamental shift in the company's long-term objectives following the merger.

formal

The CEO observed a basic change in the company's goals after the merger.

3

There's been a total shift in how we hang out now that everyone has moved away.

informal

There has been a complete change in our social habits since everyone moved.

4

Scholars have identified a paradigm shift in scientific thought regarding quantum mechanics during the early 20th century.

academic

Researchers found a fundamental change in scientific perspective on quantum physics in the 1900s.

5

Our marketing department is recommending a shift toward social media advertising to reach a younger demographic.

business

The marketing team suggests changing our focus to social media to attract younger customers.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
shift
Verb
shift
ظرف
shiftily
صفة
shifting
مرتبط
shifter

تلازمات شائعة

night shift a period of work during the night
paradigm shift a fundamental change in basic concepts
shift in focus a change in what someone is paying attention to
tectonic shift a massive movement of the earth's crust or a huge societal change
gear shift the lever used to change gears in a vehicle

العبارات الشائعة

shift gears

to change what you are doing or how you are doing it suddenly

work a double shift

to work two consecutive scheduled work periods

make shift

to use something as a temporary substitute

يُخلط عادةً مع

shift vs shaft

A shaft is a long vertical passage or a handle, whereas a shift is a movement or a period of work.

shift vs switch

A switch implies a complete replacement or toggle between two things, while shift often implies a movement or gradual change in direction.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Use 'shift' when you want to describe a movement from one state to another or when talking about scheduled work hours. It is highly versatile, used both for physical objects and abstract ideas like public opinion.

⚠️

أخطاء شائعة

Learners sometimes use 'shift' when they mean a simple 'change' that doesn't involve movement or a scheduled period; 'shift' usually implies a transition or a relocation of focus.

💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the 'Shift' key on your keyboard. When you press it, the function of the keys changes (shifts) from lowercase to uppercase.

📖

أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Old English 'sciftan', which meant to divide, arrange, or transfer.

أنماط نحوية

It is a countable noun (e.g., 'three different shifts'). Often used with the preposition 'in' (e.g., 'a shift in the weather'). Commonly functions as a compound noun (e.g., 'shift work').
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السياق الثقافي

In industrial and medical cultures, 'shift work' is a defining lifestyle feature, often discussed in terms of its impact on sleep and social life.

اختبار سريع

The company announced a major ______ in its business strategy to focus on sustainability.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: shift

كلمات ذات صلة

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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