shifted
word · lemma: shift
Definition
Moved or changed position, direction, or focus. Also used when something has changed from one state or idea to another.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in past tense to describe physical movement or change in situation. Often followed by 'to', 'toward', or a description of what changed. Can refer to both literal (moving objects) and figurative shifts (opinions, attention).
Spanish: cambió - se movió - desplazóPortuguese (BR): mudou - moveu - deslocouPortuguese (PT): mudou - moveu - deslocouChinese (Simplified): 移动了 - 转移了 - 改变了Chinese (Traditional): 移動了 - 轉移了 - 改變了Hindi: बदल गया - स्थानांतरित हुआ - सरक गयाArabic: تغيّر - تحرّك - انتقلBengali: সরানো - পরিবর্তিত হওয়াRussian: сместился - изменилсяJapanese: 移動した - 移ったVietnamese: đã chuyển - đã thay đổiKorean: 옮겼다 - 바뀌었다Turkish: kaydı - değiştiUrdu: منتقل ہوا - بدل گیاIndonesian: bergeser - berubah
Example Sentences
The company’s focus shifted toward new technology last year.
natural
Everyone shifted uncomfortably in their seats when the loud noise started.
natural
He shifted his chair closer to the table.
basic
The weather shifted from sunny to cloudy.
basic
She shifted the books to the other shelf.
basic
My opinion shifted after I heard his explanation.
natural