交代 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- shift verb To move something from one place or position to another.
- substitute verb To use one thing or person in place of another.
Senses
交代 is used for these senses in English:
- shift A change of workers, now specifically a set group of workers or period of working time.
- substitute (transitive, sports) To remove (a player) from the field of play and bring on another in his place.
shift — full definition
- verb To move something from one place or position to another.
- verb To change gears in a vehicle.
- noun A scheduled block of working time.
- noun A keyboard key used to type capital letters or alternate characters.
substitute — full definition
- verb To use one thing or person in place of another.
- noun A person or thing used in place of another.