registershifting
nounUK /ˈredʒɪstəˌʃɪftɪŋ/
US /ˈredʒɪstərˌʃɪftɪŋ/
Changing the way you talk to fit who you are with.
Her register shifting was smooth as she moved from chatting with friends to speaking at the meeting.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In music, changing the range or pitch level of an instrument or voice.
The organist's register shifting gave the hymn a brighter sound.
3. In computing, moving data between different storage areas or registers.
The compiler optimized the loop through clever register shifting.
4. Adjusting the level or setting of a device or system.
Register shifting on the thermostat kept the office comfortable all day.