Definition

Noun: - The act of changing the direction in which something is oriented: This refers to the action or process of altering the course, path, or facing of an object, person, or group. It implies a shift from one line of movement or orientation to another.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The sudden change of direction by the quarterback confused the defense.
  • A sharp change of direction is required to navigate this mountain trail.
  • The company's change of direction towards renewable energy was announced last week.

Advanced Usage

• "to execute a change of direction": To perform a deliberate and often skillful maneuver to alter one's course.
  • The soccer player executed a brilliant change of direction to get past the defender.
• "a strategic change of direction": A significant shift in policy, plan, or overall approach, especially for an organization.
  • The new CEO initiated a strategic change of direction for the struggling firm.

Variants and Related Words

• Redirection (n): The action of assigning or sending something to a new or different destination or purpose.
  • The redirection of traffic caused delays.
• Course correction (n): A minor adjustment made to return to a planned path or to improve direction.
  • The pilot made a slight course correction.
• Shift (n): A change in position, direction, or tendency.
  • There was a noticeable shift in public opinion.

Synonyms

• Shift in course
• Alteration of path
• Change of course
• Veering

Related Phrases

• Change of tack: An idiom meaning to try a different method or approach.
  • After the plan failed, they decided on a complete change of tack.
• About-face (n): A complete reversal of direction or opinion.
  • The government did an about-face on its tax policy.

Noun

1. the act of changing the direction in which something is oriented