An agricultural system in which plots of land are cultivated temporarily, then abandoned (usually when the soil shows signs of exhaustion, or when overrun by weeds) and allowed to revert to their natural vegetation.

(linguistics) the process whereby a speech community shifts to a different language

(economics) a change in taxation that eliminates or reduces some taxes and establishes or increases others, thereby keeping the overall revenue the same

(baseball) A defensive alignment in which the third baseman, shortstop and second baseman positionally shift to their left when a left-handed batter is in the batter's box. Used primarily when the batter is an extreme pull hitter.

Alternative spelling of shiftwork

Regularly scheduled work during daylight hours, especially 8AM to 4PM.

A regularly scheduled period of work, during evening or night hours. / A group of workers who work during the night.

plural of shift key

Alternative spelling of stickshift

(US) gear lever