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1.
To
divide
;
to
distribute
;
to
apportion
.
Source : opted (
140267
) - auto
2.
To
change
the
place
of;
to
move
or
remove
from one
place
to
another
;
as,
to
shift
a
burden
from one
shoulder
to
another
;
to
shift
the
blame
.
Source : opted (
140268
) - auto
3.
To
change
the
position
of;
to
alter
the bearings of;
to
turn
;
as,
to
shift
the
helm
or sails.
Source : opted (
140269
) - auto
4.
To
exchange
for
another
of the
same
class;
to
remove
and to
put
some
similar
thing in its
place
;
to
change
;
as,
to
shift
the clothes;
to
shift
the scenes.
Source : opted (
140270
) - auto
5.
To
change
the clothing of;
-- used
reflexively
.
Source : opted (
140271
) - auto
6.
To
put
off
or
out
of the
way
by
some
expedient
.
Source : opted (
140272
) - auto
7.
The
act
of shifting.
Source : opted (
140278
) - auto
8.
The
act
of putting one thing in the
place
of
another
,
or of changing the
place
of a thing;
change
;
substitution
.
Source : opted (
140279
) - auto
9.
Something
frequently
shifted;
especially
,
a woman's
under-garment
;
a
chemise
.
Source : opted (
140280
) - auto
10.
The
change
of one
set
of
workmen
for
another
;
hence
,
a
spell
,
or
turn
,
of
work
;
also,
a
set
of
workmen
who
work
in
turn
with other sets;
as,
a
night
shift
.
Source : opted (
140281
) - auto
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