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shifting

The correct spelling is shifting.

How to pronounce shifting

verb

Say it like: Shi-fti-ng

The correct spelling is shifting. (sometimes figurative) To move from one place to another; to redistribute. For example: "We'll have to shift these boxes to the downtown office."

Usage Examples

We'll have to shift these boxes to the downtown office.

His political stance shifted daily.

We are shifting to America next month.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.(sometimes figurative) To move from one place to another; to redistribute.
  2. 2.To change in form or character; swap.
  3. 3.To change position.
  4. 4.To change residence; to leave and live elsewhere.
  5. 5.To change (clothes, especially underwear).

noun

  1. 1.A shift or change; a shifting movement.
  2. 2.The phenomenon by which two or more constituents appearing on the same side of their common head exchange positions to obtain non-canonical order.

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