shift

Definition

  • verb: to move or to cause (something or someone) to move to a different place, position, etc.
  • verb: to exchange for or replace by another
  • often + 'in'
  • synonyms: change, turn, divide

Examples

  • ('US') She shifted 'into' low/high 'gear'. = ('Brit') She changed 'into' bottom/top 'gear'. [=she changed to a gear that allows for a slower/faster rate of speed]

  • This discovery will bring about a 'paradigm shift' in our understanding of evolution. [=will cause people to understand evolution in a completely new way]

  • We need to 'shift ourselves' [='get moving'] if we're going to make it home before dark.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) is worth investing in, Mr. Daggett. But you understand only money and the power you think it buys, so, why waste my time... indeed? Second shift reports in? You should spend some more time with the mayor. Well, that's your department. Anyone shown him the crime stats? (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises