change or exchange:[~+object]to shift ideas.[no object]to shift in one's thinking. Automotiveto change (gears) from one ratio to another in driving a motor vehicle:[no object]She shifted smoothly and drove away.[~+object]He shifted gears clumsily. ...
Automotiveto change (gears) from one ratio to another in driving a motor vehicle:[no object]She shifted smoothly and drove away.[~+object]He shifted gears clumsily. to manage to get along by oneself:[no object* usually: ~+for+oneself]Can you shift for yourself while your parents are away...
Automotiveto change (gears) from one ratio to another in driving a motor vehicle:[no object]She shifted smoothly and drove away.[~+object]He shifted gears clumsily. to manage to get along by oneself:[no object* usually: ~+for+oneself]Can you shift for yourself while your parents are away...