key shift
1shift key — ➔ key1 * * * shift key UK US noun [C] IT ► on a computer keyboard, a key that changes the letter, number, or symbol that would normally appear when you press another key at the same time: »He completely ignored the shift key and wrote all his e… …
2shift — [shift] vt. [ME schiften < OE sciftan, to divide, separate < IE * skeib > SHIP] 1. to move or transfer from one person, place, or position to another [to shift the blame] 2. to replace by another or others; change or exchange 3. to… …
3key — ▪ I. key key 1 [kiː] noun [countable] COMPUTING 1. a part of a computer with a letter, number etc on it that you press with your fingers to make it work: • Press any key to continue. ˈalt key COMPUTING …
4key — I n. device for turning the bolt of a door 1) to duplicate; make a key 2) to insert; turn a key 3) to fit, match a key 4) a duplicate; master; skeleton key 5) keys dangle (on a chain) 6) a bunch of keys 7) a key to (a key to a door) solution 8) a …
5Shift — generally means to change (position). Shift may refer to: * Gear shift, to change gears in a car * Shift work, an employment practice * Shift (music), a change of level in music * Shift (magazine), a former Canadian technology and culture… …
6shift — ► VERB 1) move or change from one position to another. 2) Brit. informal move quickly. 3) (shift oneself) Brit. informal move or rouse oneself. 4) Brit. remove (a stain). 5) informal sell (goods) quickly or in large quantities. 6) …
7shift key — n the ↑key 1(3) on a ↑keyboard 2(3) that you press to make a capital letter …
8shift key — shift′ key n. cmp a key on a typewriter or computer that is pressed to enter capital letters and other symbols and on a computer, to control certain other functions • Etymology: 1900–05 …
9shift key — shift ,key noun count the BUTTON that you press on a computer keyboard when you want to write a CAPITAL LETTER …
10Shift key — key used in combination with other keys which allows typing in capital letters or typing of special characters …
