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shift periodically

[/ʃɪft pɪˈriːədɪkli/]
verb phrase
mudar periodicamente
1. To change or move at regular intervals or recurring time periods
The guards shift periodically throughout the day to maintain alertness.
Os guardas mudam periodicamente durante o dia para manter a vigilância.
2. To rotate positions or responsibilities in a recurring pattern
Staff members shift periodically between departments to gain diverse experience.
Os funcionários mudam periodicamente entre departamentos para ganhar experiência diversa.
3. To alternate or occur in cycles at set intervals
Weather patterns shift periodically with the seasons.
Os padrões climáticos mudam periodicamente com as estações.
Synonyms
rotate periodicallyalternate regularlychange cyclicallyswitch at intervals
Antonyms
remain constantstay fixedmaintain permanently

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mudar periodicamente
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
mudar periodicamente / rodar periodicamente
Common in business and industrial contexts
Portugal
alternar periodicamente
Preferred in formal European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

rotate shifts
take turns
switch on and off
cycle through
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