Traduction et définition
to shift: changer, déplacer (latéralement), dévier
To shift exprime un déplacement "latéral" :
He shifted the backpack from his right shoulder to his left. Il a déplacé son sac a dos sur son épaule gauche.
We have shifted our focus from teenagers to senior citizens. Nous avons changé de cible, en passant des adolescents aux seniors.
a shift un changement
a (work) shift: une ronde, les heures de service
On Mondays, my shift at the factory begins at 7 h 30, and ends at 5 h 00 pm. Le lundi je travaille de 7H30 à 17H00.
the night shift le service de nuit
Pronunciation examples
UK: After a brief introduction, the focus shifted to the issue of the day.
US: I'm working the late shift tonight.
Exemples
- "Good luck with the rest of your shift, sucker!"
- ""The shift to a new logo symbolizes the strategic transformation under way at Delavigne Corp."
- "Bjorn : Last week, the balance of power in the Swedish Parliament shifted from the left to the right."
- "I will meet you Thursday evening at the factory, at 6.00 PM. Don't worry about bothering the employees, they are used to working irregular hours and shifts."
- "While the print media has indeed been critical of your company recently, we propose focusing on Delavigne's Internet presence to shift the narrative from tabloid gossip to the high quality profiles and experience of your staff."
- "I will meet you Thursday evening at the factory, at 6:00 PM. Do not worry about bothering the employees, they are used to working irregular hours and shifts."
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