change of direction
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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
- the act of changing the direction in which something is oriented