social/economic/political/technological
change 1989 was a year of great political change in Eastern Europe. big/major change There have been big changes in the way people learn languages.
a change for the better/worse (=one that makes a situation better cr worse) For most ordinary workers, the new tax laws represent a change for the worse.
alteration /^lureipn/ [n C/U] а
change, especially a small change - use this especially about changes in someone's feelings or behaviour, or about changes made to a plan or document + in Did you notice any alteration in the patient's behaviour? make alterations (to sth) We've made one or two small alterations, but the basic c/esign remains the same, minor alteration (=small alteration) After a few minor alterations. the proposal was accepted.
reform ri h:rm [n C/U] a change that is made to a political or legal system in order to make it fairer or more effective + of a reform of local government radical re/orm (=when things are changed very thoroughly) The Socialists have promised a programme cf radical soc/а/ reform.
revolution ,revs luipn [n C] a complete
and permanent change in the way people do things or think about things + in Piaget's ideas caused a revolution in education.
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scienti/ic/technological/social etc revolution The 1970s saw the beginnings of a new technological revolution, based on m ic roe I ectronics.
upheaval Ap hiiwl [n C/U] a big change in your life or in the way things are organized . especially when this causes problems and anxiety
+ for Moving to a different school can be a major upheaval for young children. social/poUtical/emotional etc upheaval
The recent civil war caused enormous social and economic upheaval.
В to change where you live, what you do etc
change t/emd3 [f J/TJ to change what
you do or use. where you go etc, and start doing or using something else instead: I'm thinking of changing my car (=selling it and getting another one) change jobs/schools/doctors etc (=change your job. the school you go to. the doctor you go to etc) Alex will be changing schools in September. change places/seats (=when two people sit in each other's seats) Would you mind changing places so I can sit next to my girlfriend?
change /гот sth to sth Britain only recently changed from the old system of weights and measures to the metric system,
move mu:v |v I/T) to go to live in a different house or city, or move the place where you work to a different office or city: Karen doesn't live here any more - she's moved.
move to (=go to another city or area) We moved to Memphis when I was eight, move into (=go to another house or building) The new offices should be ready for the company to move into very soon. move house/oj/ice British (=move from one house or office to another)
convert to sth konv'3;rt tu: (sth) [phrasal verb T) convert to Christianity/ Islam/Judaism etc to join a different religion from the one that you belonged to before: She converted to Catholicism at the time of her marriage.
В to change your plans, opinions, or decisions
change your mind ajeind^p:r 'maind/ to change your plans, opinions, or decisions: Are you still coming out tonight, or have you changed your mindP + about I've changed my mind about Terry - he's actually a pretty nice guy.
have second thoughts /hsv sekond
'Baits/ to feel less sure about something that vou intended to do, and start to won-
ш/
der whether you really want to do it: At first she was very interested in the idea. but then seemed to have second thoughts.
+ about Martin was having second thoughts about accepting the job.
get cold feet get .ksuld 'flit/ informal to
suddenly feel that you are not brave enough to do something that you intended to do: She's postponed the wedding - I wonder if she's getting cold feet.
come around (also come round
British) /(клт (o)'raond [phrasa/ verb 1] to gradually change your mind and begin to agree with someone, although you did not agree with them before: We had to work hard to persuade her, but she finally came around.
come around to sb's point of view/come around to an idea Giue him time, and I'm sure he'll come round to your point of view.
Ш willing to change your ideas, opinions, or the way you do something
flexible /'fleks^?!/ [adj] willing to change your ideas, plans, or methods according to the situation: Many employers say women are more flexible and better at team-work than men. + about Ken says he can be flexible about what time we start tomorrow.
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adaptable /a'daeptstwl/ \adj\ someone who is adaptable does not get upset or annoyed if they have to change the way they do things, and easily gets used to a new situation: Children are often more adaptable than adults. ( I'm not sure Ken's adaptable enough to take a job abroad.
E2 not changing and always the same
permanent /'рз:гтэпэт [adj] something that is permanent continues forever or for a very long time: The accident left her
with permanent brain damage. I a permanent job 1 We're hoping to find a permanent solution to the problem.
fixed hkst [adj] use this about amounts, prices, or times that cannot be changed: Workers are paid a fixed rate per hour. I The classes begin and end at fixed times.
constant 'kunstpnt||'ka:n- [adj] use this about an amount or level that remains the same over a long period: An anima/ s
fur helps it to maintain a constant body temperature. ! The noise level remained constant throughout the day.
Steady stedi [adj] use this about an amount that remains the same or a process that continues in the same way over a long period, especially when this is