shift synonyms

shift

n.

  1. A change

    transfer, transformation, substitution, displacement, fault, alteration, variation; see also change 2.

  2. A working period

    turn, spell, stint, working time; see time 1.

  3. Those who work a shift, sense 2

    gang, squad, relay, group, workmen; see also team 1.

make shift to

contrive to, find a way to, devise a means of; see manage, succeed 1.

shift

v.

  1. To change position

    slip, budge, fault, move, move over, turn, stir; see also change 4.

  2. To cause to shift, sense 1

    displace, remove, substitute; see change 1, exchange 1.

  3. To put in gear

    change gears, double-clutch, downshift, split-shift, put in drive; see also drive 3.

  4. To manage

    get along, shift for oneself, get by; see endure 2.

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