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CHANGE OF DIRECTION Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the phrase change of direction. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase change of direction. (close relations)
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reorientation
nounn
noun

• a fresh orientation; a changed set of attitudes and beliefs

• the act of changing the direction in which something is oriented

alteration
nounn
noun

• an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

• the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)

• the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)

detour
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)

verb

• travel via a detour

deviation
nounn
noun

• a variation that deviates from the standard or norm

• the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function

• the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances

• deviate behavior

• a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)

divert
verbv
verb

• turn aside; turn away from

• send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one

• occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

• withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions

pivot
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the person in a rank around whom the others wheel and maneuver

• axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns

• the act of turning on (or as if on) a pivot

verb

• turn on a pivot

reversal
nounn
noun

• a change from one state to the opposite state

• an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

• turning in an opposite direction or position

• a decision to reverse an earlier decision

• a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside

• turning in the opposite direction

• the act of reversing the order or place of

• a major change in attitude or principle or point of view

shift
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an event in which something is displaced without rotation

• a qualitative change

• the time period during which you are at work

• the act of changing one thing or position for another

• the act of moving from one place to another

• (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other

• a crew of workers who work for a specific period of time

• the key on the typewriter keyboard that shifts from lower-case letters to upper-case letters

• a woman's sleeveless undergarment

• a loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist

verb

• make a shift in or exchange of

• change place or direction

• move around

• move very slightly

• move from one setting or context to another

• change in quality

• move and exchange for another

• move sideways or in an unsteady way

• move abruptly

• use a shift key on a keyboard

• change phonetically as part of a systematic historical change

• change gears

• lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

swerve
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of turning aside suddenly

• an erratic deflection from an intended course

verb

• turn sharply; change direction abruptly

turn
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a circular segment of a curve

• the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

• (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession

• an unforeseen development

• a movement in a new direction

• the act of turning away or in the opposite direction

• turning or twisting around (in place)

• a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

• (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive

• a short performance that is part of a longer program

• a favor for someone

• taking a short walk out and back

verb

• to change orientation or direction

• undergo a transformation or a change of position or action

• undergo a change or development

• cause to move around or rotate

• change to the contrary

• pass to the other side of

• pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

• let (something) fall or spill from a container

• move around an axis or a center

• cause to move around a center so as to show another side of

• to send or let go

• to break and turn over earth especially with a plow

• shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel

• change color

• twist suddenly so as to sprain

• cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics

• accomplish by rotating

• get by buying and selling

• cause to move along an axis or into a new direction

• channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something

• cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form

• alter the functioning or setting of

• direct at someone

• have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to

• go sour or spoil

• become officially one year older

veer
verbv
verb

• turn sharply; change direction abruptly

• shift to a clockwise direction

redirection
nounn
noun

• The act of setting a new direction.

• The automated process of taking a user to a location other than the one selected.

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