Pronunciation: /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
noun the act of moving or changing position
A1 I felt a slight shifting in the ground beneath my feet.
A2 The shifting of the sands created beautiful patterns in the desert.
B1 The shifting of power dynamics in the office led to a reorganization of teams.
B2 The shifting of public opinion on the issue forced politicians to reconsider their stance.
C1 The shifting of global economic trends has a significant impact on small businesses.
C2 The shifting of social norms requires us to constantly adapt and evolve.
verb to move or change position
A1 I am shifting my furniture around to create more space in my living room.
A2 She is shifting her focus from academics to extracurricular activities.
B1 The company is shifting its manufacturing operations to a new location.
B2 The political landscape is shifting rapidly due to recent events.
C1 The artist's style has been shifting over the years, reflecting different influences.
C2 The economy is shifting towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly model.
adjective changing or varying
A1 The shifting sands made it difficult to walk on the beach.
A2 She felt a shifting sensation in her stomach as the roller coaster started moving.
B1 The company is undergoing a shifting strategy to focus more on online sales.
B2 His shifting emotions towards her were evident in his indecisive actions.
C1 The shifting political landscape in the country has led to uncertainty among the citizens.
C2 The artist's work reflects a deep understanding of the shifting nature of reality.
formal The company is currently in the process of shifting its focus towards sustainability.
informal I heard they're shifting the meeting to next week instead.
slang She's always shifting blame onto others for her mistakes.
figurative The political landscape is constantly shifting, making it hard to predict outcomes.
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