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What is another word for Shift? – 146 Shift Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    change alteration modification movement transfer transition switch conversion transformation metamorphosis evolution deviation diversion deflection displacement relocation rearrangement reorganization realignment adjustment adaptation fluctuation variation mutation revolution rotation reversal exchange substitution replacement succession sequence progression migration transference conveyance transportation

    Meaning of Shift

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "shift" can mean a change in position, direction, or character, or a period of work or duty.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "shift" as a change in direction, position, or focus, or a group of workers who work together during a specific period.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes "shift" as a change from one thing to another, or a period of time when a person is working.

    Example Uses

    • The company will shift its focus to sustainable energy solutions in the next quarter.
    • The nurse had to work a night shift to cover for a colleague who was sick.
    • The shift in public opinion led to a change in government policy.
    • The driver had to shift gears to navigate the steep hill.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    stability consistency permanence continuity stagnation inertia immobility fixity rigidity inflexibility resistance persistence perseverance steadfastness stability firmness solidity durability endurance persistence uniformity regularity constancy

    Related Nouns

    work job duty task responsibility position role function operation process system mechanism device machine gear transmission schedule routine cycle pattern sequence series progression change movement transition transformation

    Related Verbs

    change move transfer switch convert transform alter modify adjust adapt fluctuate vary mutate evolve deviate divert deflect displace relocate rearrange reorganize realign exchange substitute replace succeed sequence progress

    Related Adjectives

    dynamic changing variable flexible adaptable mobile movable transferable convertible transformative alterable modifiable adjustable fluctuating varying mutating evolving deviating diverting deflecting displacing relocating rearranging reorganizing realigning exchanging substituting replacing succeeding sequential progressive