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definitive shift

[dɪˈfɪnətɪv ʃɪft]
nounpl: definitive shifts
mudança definitiva
1. A decisive, conclusive change that establishes a new permanent state or direction
The company underwent a definitive shift toward sustainable practices.
A empresa sofreu uma mudança definitiva em direção a práticas sustentáveis.
2. A fundamental transformation that marks a turning point with no going back
The pandemic caused a definitive shift in how people work remotely.
A pandemia causou uma mudança definitiva em como as pessoas trabalham remotamente.
Synonyms
permanent changedecisive transformationfundamental shiftconclusive changeturning point
Antonyms
temporary changeminor adjustmentreversible changesuperficial modification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mudança definitiva
Standard usage in business and academic contexts
São Paulo
virada definitiva
Alternative form emphasizing the pivotal nature
Portugal
mudança definitiva
Standard usage, sometimes 'viragem definitiva' for emphasis

Related Idioms & Phrases

a point of no return
cross the Rubicon
sea change
watershed moment
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