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To have become something different
“After some back and forth, the topic would curiously shift to something else altogether.”
To have affected or changed the outcome of
To have carried or brought along with
“Larry would quickly shift some chairs to form a barricade.”
To have transferred into another vehicle (train, bus, etc.)
“We can always shift seats if you get tired of sitting by the aisle.”
Past tense for to have been moved or displaced, especially inadvertently
“The crashing waves would rock the boat, causing the cargo to shift in its hold.”
Past tense for to change one's position, either physically or in terms of one's opinion
“Once I had actually done my research, I would shift my stance on the matter dramatically.”
Past tense for to change one's physical position
“He began to shift nervously during the hard-hitting interview.”
Past tense for to remove, especially a stain
“You may need to give your shirt a good scrub to shift the stain.”
(idiomatic, shift for oneself) Past tense for to assume responsibility
“For they arrive immediately at their perfect state, and so are able to shift for themselves.”
Past tense for to move or travel hurriedly
Past tense for to change or vary irregularly in number or amount
Past tense for to turn, move or face in another direction
Past tense for to eat food, especially enthusiastically or greedily
Past tense for to exert a modifying or controlling influence on
Past tense for to change the position or order of something
Past tense for to take, or cause to go, from one place to another
Past tense for to exert force or pressure on
Past tense for to go from one place to another
Past tense for to cause disarray or disorganization in the order of
Past tense for to migrate to another country
Past tense for to move aside
Past tense for to move or cause to move into a sloping position
Past tense for to resell, especially tickets, usually for an inflated price
Past tense for to rid oneself of (something) by selling or passing it on to someone else
Past tense for to move materials with a shovel
Past tense for to conceal the truth by giving equivocal answers
Past tense for to place or transport in one's mind, usually in reference to one's feelings, emotions or insecurities
Past tense for to reconsider or change one's views
Persuaded people to buy
Past tense for to walk while shuffling or dragging the feet
Past tense for to pledge, give or set aside (resources) to another or for future use
Past tense for to remove people from a place
Past tense for to physically move (oneself or a thing) slowly and smoothly into a particular place
Past tense for to dismiss from a job
Past tense for to transfer temporarily to alternative employment
Past tense for travel across
Past tense for to share or be shared out in parts
Past tense for to remove unwanted items from
Having been transported or conveyed to a different place or location
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