Shift

A change in position, direction, or state; also a period of work.

move change transfer

Shift can refer to a change of position, direction, or state. It is also used to describe a period of time when people work.

/ʃɪft/

From Old English scift, from scifian 'to shift, change'.

A shift is like moving something to a new spot, or when you change jobs for a while.

What is a shift? A period of work, typically 8 hours
What does 'shift' mean in physics? It describes a change in position or direction
Can shifts be planned? Yes, work shifts are often scheduled

alteration displacement handover

change movement

gear shift paradigm shift work shift

change time period