Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shifting

verb (present participle of shift)
/ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
Definition
The act of changing position, direction, or focus.
Examples
  • The shifting sands of the desert create beautiful dunes.
  • She noticed a shifting pattern in his behavior over the past few weeks.
  • The company is shifting its focus toward renewable energy sources.
Meaning
Shifting refers to the process of moving or changing from one place, position, or situation to another.
Synonyms
  • changing
  • moving
  • transitioning
  • altering