shifter

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa ou dispositivo que move ou altera algo, como um operário de palco que troca cenários ou um mecanismo que engata e desengata marchas.

A noun referring to a person or device that moves or changes something, such as a stagehand who moves scenery or a mechanical device used for engaging and disengaging gears.

1. Stagehand for sceneryB2formalart

   A crew member in a theater or film production who moves props, sets, and scenery during a performance or shoot.

   Contrarregra

   • The shifters quickly changed the backdrop between acts.
   • A team of shifters moved the heavy furniture offstage.
   • The director called for the shifters to reset the scene.

   Sinônimosstagehand

2. Gear-changing deviceB1formaltechnical

   A mechanical component, such as a lever or knob, used to change gears in a vehicle or machine.

   Alavanca de câmbio

   • He pulled the shifter into reverse to back out of the driveway.
   • The car's manual shifter felt smooth and responsive.
   • The shifter on the bicycle was broken, so he couldn't change gears.

   Sinônimosgear levergearshiftstick shift