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Meaning of shifting

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

shifting

verb

Definitions

  1. (sometimes figurative) To move from one place to another; to redistribute.

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

  2. To change in form or character; swap.

  3. To change position.

    Example: His political stance shifted daily.

  4. To change residence; to leave and live elsewhere.

    Example: We are shifting to America next month.

    Synonyms:move

noun

Definitions

  1. A shift or change; a shifting movement.

  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.