Shift (noun) /ʃɪft/
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(computing) A modifier key whose main function is shifting between two or more functions of any of certain other keys (usually by pressing Shift and the other button simultaneously).
shift (noun) /ʃɪft/
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A movement to do something, a beginning.
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An act of shifting; a slight movement or change.
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(historical) A type of women's undergarment of dress length worn under dresses or skirts, a slip or chemise.
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A simple straight-hanging, loose-fitting dress.
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A change of workers, now specifically a set group of workers or period of working time.
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(US) The gear mechanism in a motor vehicle.
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Alternative spelling of Shift (“a modifier button of computer keyboards”).
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(computing) A control code or character used to change between different character sets, specifically in computing, and can also refer to an instance of using such a code or character.
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(computing) A bit shift.
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(baseball) An infield shift.
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(Ireland, crude slang, often with the definite article, usually uncountable) The act of kissing passionately.
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(construction) The extent, or arrangement, of the overlapping of plank, brick, stones, etc., that are placed in courses so as to break joints.
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(mining) A breaking off and dislocation of a seam; a fault.
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(genetics) A mutation in which the DNA or RNA from two different sources (such as viruses or bacteria) combine.
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(music) In violin-playing, any position of the left hand except that nearest the nut.
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A period of time in which one's consciousness resides in another reality, usually achieved through meditation or other means.
shift (verb) /ʃɪft/
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(transitive, sometimes figurative) To move from one place to another; to redistribute.
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(transitive, intransitive, figurative) To change in form or character; switch.
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(intransitive) To change position.
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(intransitive, India) To change residence; to leave and live elsewhere.
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(intransitive) To change gears (in a car).
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(typewriters) To move the keys of a typewriter over in order to type capital letters and special characters.
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(computer keyboards) To switch to a character entry mode for capital letters and special characters.
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(transitive, computing) To manipulate a binary number by moving all of its digits left or right; compare rotate.
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(transitive, computing) To remove the first value from an array.
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(transitive) To dispose of.
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(intransitive) To hurry; to move quickly.
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(Ireland, vulgar, slang) To engage in sexual petting.
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To practice indirect or evasive methods.
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(music) In violin-playing, to move the left hand from its original position next to the nut.
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To change the reality one's consciousness resides in through meditation or other means.