1 C1 informal
(Informal, British) To leave a place or move out of the way.
"Shift out of the doorway — you're blocking everyone trying to get through."
inseparable
shift out
C1 informal inseparable intransitive
An informal, chiefly British/dialectal expression meaning to leave a place or move out of a position.
In plain English
To move out of a place or get out of somewhere.
What does "shift out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To shift (move) out of a place or position.
Actually means
To move out of a place or get out of somewhere.
Usage tip
Informal and primarily dialectal British usage. Often used as a command ('shift out of the way') or to mean leaving quickly. Not a widely standard phrasal verb; learners should prefer 'move out' or 'get out'.
Words that pair with "shift out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
way here position road
How to conjugate "shift out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
shift out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
shifts out
he/she/it
Past simple
shifted out
yesterday
Past participle
shifted out
have + pp
-ing form
shifting out
continuous
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