Shifting

/ˈʃɪftɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of moving or changing position.

There has been a significant shifting in public opinion regarding the policy.

a change in focus or direction.

The shifting of the conversation revealed deeper issues among the group.

verb

to move or cause to move from one place to another.

She is shifting the furniture around to create more space.

to change position, direction, or focus.

The wind is shifting, which may change the course of the storm.

to change or adapt in response to new conditions.

The company is shifting its strategy to meet the demands of the market.

Middle English, from the verb shift, which comes from Old English 'sciftan' meaning to cause to move.

shifting gears

Changing focus or approach.

shifting sands

Unstable and changeable circumstances.

shifting paradigms

Changing underlying assumptions or beliefs.

shift

To move or cause to move from one place to another.

transfer

The act of moving something from one place to another.

alter

To change or modify.

Shifting reality to experience a different life or world.

I was shifting to my favorite fictional universe last night.

Changing priorities rapidly in a conversation.

She keeps shifting the topic, making it hard to keep track.