changer

Thân thiện

The record changer drops a new vinyl disc onto the turntable.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An automatic mechanical device: A device, typically on a record player, that automatically causes new records to be played in sequence without the need for manual intervention.
   • A person who changes something: An individual who alters, modifies, or replaces something. This often implies a habitual or frequent tendency to make changes.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Device):
  • The vintage record player featured a 12-disc changer.
  • He loaded several CDs into the magazine of the disc changer.
• Noun (Person):
  • She is a constant changer of her hairstyle.
  • As an inveterate changer of the menu, the chef keeps the restaurant exciting.

Advanced Usage

• "Agent noun" usage: The "-er" suffix indicates a person or thing that performs the action of the verb "to change." Therefore, a "changer" is literally "one who changes" or "that which changes."
  • He positioned himself as a changer of outdated policies.
• In compound contexts (to be listed separately): The word often forms part of compound nouns describing specific devices (e.g., tape changer, money changer). Its core meaning remains "one that changes."

Variants and Related Words

• Change (verb/noun): The root action or process of becoming different.
• Changeable (adjective): Capable of changing or being changed.
• Unchanging (adjective): Not changing; remaining the same.
• Money changer (compound noun): A person or machine that exchanges one currency for another.
• Record changer (compound noun): The specific device for automatically playing multiple records.

Synonyms

• Modifier: One who makes partial or minor changes.
• Alterer: One who alters something (similar in meaning to the person sense).
• Auto-changer: A specific synonym for the mechanical device.

Related Phrases

• Game changer (idiomatic noun phrase): A person, idea, or event that dramatically alters the current situation or the way something is done.
  • The invention of the smartphone was a true game changer.
• Change agent (noun phrase): A person who acts as a catalyst for change within an organization.
  • She was hired as a change agent to modernize the company's culture.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an automatic mechanical device on a record player that causes new records to be played without manual intervention
2. a person who changes something
   • an inveterate changer of the menu

Từ đồng nghĩa

• record changer
• auto-changer
• modifier