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change of pace
nounC1
/ˌtʃeɪndʒ əv ˈpeɪs/A variation in routine or activity, providing relief from monotony.
change of scenery
nounB2
/ˈtʃeɪndʒ əv ˈsiːn(ə)ri/A literal change in one's physical surroundings or environment.
change of venue
nounC1
/tʃeɪndʒ əv ˈvɛnjuː/The legal process of moving a trial or hearing from one court location to another.
change point
nounB2-C1 / Mid-Low
/ˈtʃeɪndʒ ˌpɔɪnt/A specific moment or period when a significant transition, shift, or turning point occurs.
change ringing
nounC2
/ˈtʃeɪndʒ ˌrɪŋɪŋ/The art of ringing a set of tuned bells (typically 5-12) in complex mathematical patterns and sequences, without repeating any sequence until all possible permutations have been rung.
change round
nounverbB2
/ˌtʃeɪndʒ ˈraʊnd/to alter the arrangement, order, or orientation of something; to switch the positions of two or more things.
change up
nounverbC1
/ˌtʃeɪndʒ ˈʌp/To shift to a higher gear in a vehicle with manual transmission; more broadly, to increase the level, speed, or intensity of an activity.
changeling
nounC2
/ˈtʃeɪndʒlɪŋ/A child secretly exchanged for another by fairies, elves, or other supernatural beings in folklore.
changemaker
nounC2 / Uncommon
/ˈtʃeɪndʒˌmeɪkə/A person who initiates or drives positive social, environmental, or organisational change.
changement de pied
nounLow
ˌʃɑ̃ːʒmɒ̃ də ˈpjeɪA movement in classical ballet where the dancer switches the position of the feet in the air during a jump.
changeover
nounverbC1
/ˈtʃeɪndʒˌəʊvə/A complete transition or switch from one state, system, person, or method to another.
changepocket
nounLow
/ˈtʃeɪndʒˌpɒkɪt/The compartment or pocket in a garment, handbag, or pouch designed specifically for holding loose coins.
changer
nounC1
/ˈtʃeɪndʒə/A person or thing that changes something.
changeroom
nounB1
/ˈtʃeɪndʒ.ruːm/A room, typically in a gym, swimming pool, or sports facility, designed for people to change their clothes.
changeup
nounC1/C2
/ˈtʃeɪndʒʌp/A slower pitch in baseball designed to deceive the batter.
changing bag
nounLow/Medium (Common within parenting contexts, niche in general usage)
/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ bæɡ/A portable, opaque bag with zippered or elastic openings for hands, used as a private, portable space to change a baby's nappy/diaper when no dedicated changing facility is available.
changing room
nounB1
/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ ˌruːm/A room, typically in a public building or sports facility, where people change their clothes.
changing table
nounC1 (Low-frequency specialized term in general discourse; high-frequency within the specific domain of parenting and baby care.)
/ˈtʃeɪn.dʒɪŋ ˌteɪ.bəl/A piece of furniture designed for safely changing a baby's nappy/diaper, typically featuring a padded surface, safety straps, and storage shelves or drawers.
changing tone
nounB2
/ˈtʃeɪn.dʒɪŋ təʊn/A shift in the quality or attitude conveyed by someone's voice or manner of speaking.
changsha
nounLow
/ˌtʃæŋˈʃɑː/The capital city of Hunan Province in south-central China.

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