shift
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.
Beispiele
3 von 5I 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.
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.
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.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of the 'Shift' key on your keyboard. When you press it, the function of the keys changes (shifts) from lowercase to uppercase.
Schnelles Quiz
The company announced a major ______ in its business strategy to focus on sustainability.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: shift
Beispiele
I usually prefer working the day shift because it allows me to spend time with my family in the evening.
everydayI typically like the daytime work period because I can be with my family at night.
The Chief Executive Officer noted a fundamental shift in the company's long-term objectives following the merger.
formalThe CEO observed a basic change in the company's goals after the merger.
There's been a total shift in how we hang out now that everyone has moved away.
informalThere has been a complete change in our social habits since everyone moved.
Scholars have identified a paradigm shift in scientific thought regarding quantum mechanics during the early 20th century.
academicResearchers found a fundamental change in scientific perspective on quantum physics in the 1900s.
Our marketing department is recommending a shift toward social media advertising to reach a younger demographic.
businessThe marketing team suggests changing our focus to social media to attract younger customers.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
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
Wird oft verwechselt mit
A shaft is a long vertical passage or a handle, whereas a shift is a movement or a period of work.
A switch implies a complete replacement or toggle between two things, while shift often implies a movement or gradual change in direction.
Nutzungshinweise
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.
Häufige Fehler
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.
Merkhilfe
Think of the 'Shift' key on your keyboard. When you press it, the function of the keys changes (shifts) from lowercase to uppercase.
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Old English 'sciftan', which meant to divide, arrange, or transfer.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In industrial and medical cultures, 'shift work' is a defining lifestyle feature, often discussed in terms of its impact on sleep and social life.
Schnelles Quiz
The company announced a major ______ in its business strategy to focus on sustainability.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: shift
Ähnliche Regeln
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to
A1Used 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1This 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
A1The 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.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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