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shifts

Pronunciation: [ʃɪfts]

Word

Learn how to use shifts in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “work”

(noun) a specific period of time when someone works. When people have jobs, they usually work during certain times each day or night, and those times are called shifts.

Example

She works the morning shift, starting at 7 AM and ending at 3 PM.

Example

He does not enjoy working the night shift because he feels tired all day.

Example

What time does your shift start at the store?

Context: “change”

(verb) to move or change something slightly. This can be how someone adjusts their position or how things change over time.

Example

She shifts her position on the couch to get more comfortable.

Example

He doesn't shift his schedule, even if it would help him finish his work.

Example

Can you shift your plans to make time for the meeting?

Context: “focus”

(verb) to change focus or attention from one thing to another. This can happen when someone decides to think about something different.

Example

She shifts her attention from her phone to her homework.

Example

He does not shift his focus easily when he's playing video games.

Example

How do you shift your focus when you get distracted?

How to pronounce shifts

Pronunciation: [ʃɪfts]

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