shifting
intermediateB2/ˈʃɪftɪŋ/ · shif-ting
To move or cause to move from one place to another.
Meanings
To move or cause to move from one place to another.
ایک جگہ سے دوسری جگہ منتقل کرنا یا ہونے دینا۔
منتقل
muntaqal
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.
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💡 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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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ 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.