General
shifted
What does shifted mean?
Relocated one's home; 'we shifted' means we moved house.
"They shifted to Wellington last month."
Origin
New Zealand and Australian use of 'shift' to mean move house.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'shifted' mean in New Zealand?
In New Zealand and Australia, to say you 'shifted' means you moved house or relocated, not that you moved a single object.
How do you use 'shift' to mean move?
You'd say 'we shifted last month' or 'we're shifting to Auckland', meaning changing where you live.
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