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shifting

intermediateB2

/ˈʃɪftɪŋ/ · shif-ting

To move or cause to move from one place to another.

Meanings

verbformal

To move or cause to move from one place to another.

ایک جگہ سے دوسری جگہ منتقل کرنا یا ہونے دینا۔

منتقل

muntaqal

Formal: نقل و حرکت

Synonyms

movetransferchangeچلانامنتقل کرنابدلنا

Antonyms

stayremainstaticرہناقیام کرناساکت

Common Collocations

  • shifting responsibilities
  • shifting gears
  • shifting focus

Example Sentences

He is shifting the boxes from one side of the room to the other.

وہ کمرے کے ایک طرف سے دوسری طرف ڈبے منتقل کر رہا ہے۔

Woh kamray ke aik taraf se doosri taraf dabay muntaqal kar raha hai.

The company is shifting its headquarters to another city.

کمپنی اپنے ہیڈکوارٹر کو دوسرے شہر منتقل کر رہی ہے۔

Kampani apne headquarters ko doosray shehar muntaqal kar rahi hai.

She is shifting her attention to more important tasks.

وہ اپنی توجہ زیادہ اہم کاموں کی طرف منتقل کر رہی ہے۔

Woh apni tawajjoh zyada ahem kamon ki taraf muntaqal kar rahi hai.

Easily Confused With

gifted:Shifting refers to moving or changing position, whereas gifted refers to possessing a natural ability or talent.

Word Family

shift
verbبدلنا
shifter
nounمنتقل کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'shift' as changing gears in a vehicle, which requires moving to a different position.

Imagine moving boxes from one location to another, demonstrating the concept of shifting.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

آتا ہے کبھی وقت کا نکتہ بدلنا، نہ روکا ہے کبھی اپنی راہ کو چلنا۔

Aata hai kabhi waqt ka nuqta badalna, na roka hai kabhi apni raah ko chalna.

Sometimes the point of time changes, never has it stopped the path of walking.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بدلتا ہوا موسم، ترقی کی نوید ہے۔

Badalta hua mausam, taraqqi ki naveed hai.

A changing season is a herald of progress.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "sciftan" — to divide, separate

First known use: 14th century

The word 'shift' has evolved from its Old English roots, originally signifying separation or movement, and has come to encompass various meanings related to changing position or direction.