sector change

[/ˈsɛktər tʃeɪndʒ/]
nounpl: sector changes
mudança de setor
1. The act of moving from one industry or economic sector to another, typically referring to career transitions or business repositioning
Her sector change from finance to technology was a bold career move.
A sua mudança de setor de finanças para tecnologia foi uma decisão profissional audaciosa.
2. A strategic shift in a company's primary business focus or operational area
The company announced a sector change to focus on renewable energy instead of fossil fuels.
A empresa anunciou uma mudança de setor para focar em energia renovável em vez de combustíveis fósseis.
3. In investment context, the reallocation of resources from one economic sector to another
The portfolio manager recommended a sector change due to market volatility.
O gestor de portfólio recomendou uma mudança de setor devido à volatilidade do mercado.
In Brazilian business culture, sector changes are increasingly common as professionals seek growth opportunities and diversification. This term is widely used in corporate discussions, recruitment, and economic policy. In the USA, such transitions are often framed as 'career pivots' and are viewed as signs of adaptability and entrepreneurial spirit in the modern economy.
NYC Slang
jumping ship to a new industry
Synonyms / Sinônimos
industry changecareer transitionbusiness pivotsectoral shiftreallocation
Antonyms / Antônimos
sector stabilitycontinuitystatus quo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mudança de setor
Standard term used in business and professional contexts
São Paulo
troca de setor
Alternative informal variant used in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
mudança de ramo
Regional variant using 'ramo' instead of 'setor'
Portugal
mudança de sector
European Portuguese spelling using 'c' instead of 's'; formal business terminology

Related Words

career changeeconomic sectorindustry transitionmarket repositioningstrategic pivoteconomic diversification

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a sector change
undergo a sector change
sector shift
cross-sector transition
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