Expedient (5)
'expedient' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for shift that I've seen before include "underskirt" , "eat quickly" , "Time when group of people are working" , "Alter" , "Change (gear); dress" .)
'expedient' is the definition.
(associated in meaning)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for utile that I've seen before include "Useful" , "profitable" , "of use" .)
'expedient' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for politic that I've seen before include "Diplomatic" , "Prudent, sagacious" , "Prudent, discreet" , "artful" , "Intriguing" .)