shift change

AmE: /ˈʃɪft ˌtʃeɪndʒ/

Definition

Definition of shift change - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

workplacetime or event when one work period ends and another begins

During shift change, nurses share patient updates with the next team.
He always feels exhausted after the night-to-day shift change.
There was confusion in the schedule during the holiday shift change.

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Expressions with shift

shift gear

change gears in a vehicle to adjust speed

He had to shift gear to climb the hill.

shift gears

change the gear in a vehicle

He had to shift gears to climb the hill.

shift over

move slightly to one side

Please shift over so I can sit down.

graveyard shift

work shift during the late night hours

He started working the graveyard shift at the hospital last month..

shift into gear

change the gear in a vehicle to start moving

She shifted into gear and drove away.

shift the blame

make someone else responsible for a mistake

He tried to shift the blame onto his coworker.

Expressions with change

change taste

make food taste different

The chef can change taste by adding spices.

change up

vary something in an informal way

He decided to change up his workout to avoid boredom.

loose change

money in coins suitable for small purchases

I use loose change for buying snacks.

small change

coins of little value carried in pockets

He paid the bus fare with small change.

change of heart

shift in one's feelings or opinions

After the debate, he had a change of heart about the policy.

change of scene

shift to a different location or environment

After a stressful week, she needed a change of scene to relax.

change your mind

decide to do something different

If the plan feels risky, you can still change your mind before signing.

for a change

adv.

in a different way than usual

Let's eat out for a change.

and change

coins or small denominations of money

I have a dollar and change in my pocket.

change down

shift to a lower gear in a vehicle

He had to change down before the steep hill.

Terms with shift change included in their meaning

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season creep

climate

gradual shift in timing of seasons due to climate change

undershift

oth.

work schedule

change to a lower or less important shift

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French:changement d'équipe, ...
German:Schichtwechsel, ...
Italian:cambio turno, ...
Spanish:cambio de turno, ...
Portuguese:mudança de turno, ...
Chinese:交接班, ...
Japanese:シフト交代, ...
Arabic:تَبديل الوَردِيَّة, ...
Hebrew:הַחְלָפַת מִשְׁמֶרֶת, ...
Russian:передача смены, ...
Ukrainian:перезміна, ...
Hindi:शिफ़्ट परिवर्तन, ...
Bengali:শিফট বদল, ...
Catalan:canvi de torn, ...
Czech:střídání směn, ...
Danish:vagtskifte, ...
Dutch:dienstwissel, ...
Greek:αλλαγή βάρδιας, ...
Hungarian:műszakváltás, ...
Khmer:ការផ្លាស់ប្តូរវេន, ...
Korean:교대 시간, ...
Persian:تعویض شیفت, ...
Polish:zmiana dyżuru, ...
Portuguese (BR):troca de turno, ...
Romanian:schimb de tură, ...
Swedish:skiftbyte, ...
Thai:การเปลี่ยนกะ, ...
Turkish:vardiya değişimi, ...
Vietnamese:thay ca, ...

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