verb
Meaning 1
To change course or heading.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: switch tack
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
change tack
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verb
Meaning 2
To take a different approach.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, figuratively
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: switch tack
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: muuttaa kurssia — (nautical) to change course or heading
- French: virer de bord — (nautical) to change course or heading
- Finnish: muuttaa suunnitelmaa — (figurative) to take a different approach
- Finnish: vaihtaa suuntaa — (figurative) to take a different approach
- Finnish: vaihtaa strategiaa — (figurative) to take a different approach
- French: changer de stratégie — (figurative) to take a different approach
- French: changer de tactique — (figurative) to take a different approach