- 1[countable] shift (in something) a change in position or direction a dramatic shift in public opinion a shift of emphasis see paradigm shift
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period of work - 2[countable] a period of time worked by a group of workers who start work as another group finishes to be on the day/night shift at the factory to work an eight-hour shift working in shifts shift workers/work Topic CollocationsJobsgetting a job
- look for work
- look for/apply for/go for a job
- get/pick up/complete/fill out an application (form)
- send/e-mail your résumé/CV/application/application form/cover letter
- be called for/have/attend an interview
- offer somebody a job/work/employment/a promotion
- find/get/land a job
- employ/hire/recruit staff/workers/trainees
- recruit/appoint a manager
- arrive at/get to/leave work/the office/the factory
- start/finish work/your shift
- do/put in/work overtime
- have/gain/get/lack/need experience/qualifications
- do/get/have/receive training
- learn/pick up/improve/develop (your) skills
- cope with/manage/share/spread/delegate the workload
- improve your/achieve a better work-life balance
- have (no) job satisfaction/job security
- have a job/work/a career/a vocation
- find/follow/pursue your vocation
- enter/go into/join a profession
- choose/embark on/start/begin/pursue a career
- change jobs/professions/careers
- be/go/work freelance
- do/take on temp work/freelance work
- do/be engaged in/be involved in volunteer work
- leave/quit/resign from your job
- give up work/your job/your career
- hand in your notice/resignation
- plan to/be due to retire in June/next year, etc.
- take early retirement
- 3[countable] the workers who work a particular shift on computer
- 4[uncountable] the system on a computer keyboard or typewriter that allows capital letters or a different set of characters to be typed a shift key clothing
- 5[countable] a woman's simple, straight dress
- 6[countable] a simple, straight piece of clothing worn by women in the past as underwear
change
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