shift unevenly
[/ʃɪft ʌnˈiːvənli/]
verb phrase
deslocar-se irregularmente
1. to move or change position in an unbalanced or non-uniform manner
The cargo shifted unevenly during transport, causing damage to the truck bed.
A carga deslocou-se irregularmente durante o transporte, causando danos à carroceria do caminhão.
2. to distribute weight or burden in a manner that is not equal or balanced
The pressure shifted unevenly across the foundation, creating structural concerns.
A pressão deslocou-se irregularmente pela fundação, criando preocupações estruturais.
3. to change or transition in a way that is inconsistent or disproportionate
The population shifted unevenly between urban and rural areas.
A população deslocou-se irregularmente entre áreas urbanas e rurais.
This phrase is primarily technical and used in engineering, logistics, and structural contexts in both Brazilian and American English. It is not commonly used in everyday casual conversation but is standard in professional and academic discourse across both regions.
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