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change the subject

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To talk about something else, especially to avoid issues that are too delicate or difficult.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: change the channel

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: changer de sujet — talk about something else
  • Italian: cambiare argomento — talk about something else
  • Polish: zmieniać temat — talk about something else
  • Polish: zmienić temat — talk about something else
  • Portuguese: mudar de assunto — talk about something else