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shift position
[/ʃɪft pəˈzɪʃən/]
verb phrase
mudar de posição
1.
to move or change from one physical location or stance to another
The patient shifted position in the hospital bed to reduce discomfort.
O paciente mudou de posição na cama do hospital para reduzir o desconforto.
2.
to change one's stance or viewpoint on a matter
The company decided to shift position on environmental policy.
A empresa decidiu mudar sua posição sobre política ambiental.
3.
to relocate or move from one place to another
We need to shift position to get a better view of the stage.
Precisamos mudar de posição para ter uma melhor vista do palco.
Synonyms
change position
move
relocate
reposition
adjust position
Antonyms
stay put
remain stationary
maintain position
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
mudar de posição
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
trocar de posição
alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
mudar de posição
standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
shift one's ground
change one's tune
do a complete U-turn
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