B2 noun خنثی

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.

مثال‌ها

3 از 5
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.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
shift
Verb
shift
قید
shiftily
صفت
shifting
مرتبط
shifter
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راهنمای حفظ

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

آزمون سریع

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

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مثال‌ها

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.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
shift
Verb
shift
قید
shiftily
صفت
shifting
مرتبط
shifter

ترکیب‌های رایج

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

عبارات رایج

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

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

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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نکات کاربردی

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.

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اشتباهات رایج

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.

💡

راهنمای حفظ

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

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ریشه کلمه

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

الگوهای دستوری

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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بافت فرهنگی

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

آزمون سریع

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

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: shift

لغات مرتبط

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.

for

A1

Used 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

Used 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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