Commentary: SHIFT[+event][+change][+location][+displacement]
Examples:
This dance requires a shift to the left two steps, then a shift to the right two steps.
The shift of wavelengths towards longer frequencies in the spectral lines of the distant galaxy is evidence that it is moving away from us.
The computer does multiplication through a series of shifts in its memory registers.
The standing attendant made frequent shifts of his weight from one leg to the other.
We trimmed the sails again to account for the wind shift. (wind is from new direction)
Mappings:
PropBank: shift.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 5
Commentary: SHIFT[+event_set][+transformation][+qualitative]
Examples:
A shift in power occurred in Europe after the defeat of the Spanish Armada.
The shift away from fossil fuels to other forms of energy will take many decades.
Recently there has been a shift in the restaurant industry towards offering a homier, more casual dining experience.
Mary told the vet there were no noticeable shifts in her pet's grooming or eating habits.
Mappings:
PropBank: shift.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2
Commentary: SHIFT[+event][+change][+opinion]
Examples:
His constant shifts on foreign policy and taxes are hurting the candidate's image.
The shift in public opinion about the war has gone against the president.
Mary saw a dramatic shifts in her son's interest in school this year.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4
Commentary: SHIFT[+span][+temporal][+period][+scheduled][+of_work]
Examples:
John is working the graveyard shift at the steel plant.
The nurse stayed on through part of the second shift to help with the workload.
Mary and her sister took shifts to help the neighbor during her home convalescence after surgery.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3
Commentary: SHIFT[+form][+geological][+fault]
Examples:
The shift runs for two hundred miles along the desert floor.
The geologist measured the shift's movement after the last earthquake.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 6
Commentary: SHIFT[+group][+person][+role][+crew][+of_workers]
Examples:
Tom was told he could go home when the third shift came on. (people who work then)
She's part of the night shift in an urban hospital emergency room.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 7
Commentary: SHIFT[+artifact][+key][+on_keyboard][+switch][+uppercase_lowercase]
Examples:
Hit shift then 'c' to type a capital 'C'.
What does holding down the shift, alt and del keys do?
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 8
Commentary: SHIFT[+artifact][+garment][+womens][+sleeveless][+dress][+loose_fitting]
Examples:
They have summer shifts on sale in the women's department.
Betty wore a white shift and red sandals to the patio party.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 10
Commentary: SHIFT[+artifact][+garment][+womens][+sleeveless][+underwear]
NOTE: historical, dated usage
Examples:
John bought Mary a sexy black satin shift to wear under her evening gown.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 9
Commentary: SHIFT[+artifact][+mechanism][+gear_controller][+in_vehicle][+motor]
Examples:
Bob hit the shift with his knee accidentally.
She drives a stick shift.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 1d