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shifts

 

[ สƒษชfts ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

work schedule

The regular hours of work for which an employee is paid, typically eight in a day and forty in a week.

Synonyms

work schedule, working hours

Examples of usage

  • She works the morning shift at the hospital.
  • I have to cover the night shift this week.
Context #2 | Verb

change position

To move or cause to move from one place to another, especially over a small distance.

Synonyms

move, relocate, transfer

Examples of usage

  • He shifted the boxes to the other side of the room.
  • The wind shifted direction suddenly.

Translations

Translations of the word "shifts" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น turnos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคฒเคฟเคฏเคพเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schichten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ giliran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะผั–ะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zmiany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒ•ใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท postes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ turnos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vardiyalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ต๋Œ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูˆุจุงุช ุงู„ุนู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ smฤ›ny

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmeny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ญๆฌก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izmene

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vaktir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒั‹ัั‹ะผะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรถvbษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ turnos

Word origin

The word 'shifts' originated from the Old English word 'sciftan', meaning 'to arrange, divide'. Over time, it evolved to encompass various meanings related to changing positions, schedules, or conditions. The concept of shifts in work schedules became prevalent during the industrial revolution when factories operated round the clock. Today, 'shifts' continue to be an integral part of many industries, ensuring continuous operation and productivity.

See also: shift, shiftiness, shifting, shiftingly, shifty.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,718, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.