Shifter

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɪftər/

Shifter (noun)

  1. A person who moves something from one place or position to another.
  2. A machine part that shifts something, such as a lever that changes gears.
  3. In grammar, a word that changes meaning depending on who is speaking or when something happens.

Examples

  • The shifter changes plans quickly when conditions change.
  • A shifter can switch roles without warning.