change-up

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Noun change-up has 1 sense

change-up, change-of-pace, change-of-pace ball, off-speed pitch - a baseball thrown with little velocity when the batter is expecting a fastball
--₁ is a kind of pitch, delivery

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Change Up

Noun:

1. A variation or modification in something, especially a tactic, strategy, or routine.

Example Sentence: The coach decided to make a change up in their game plan to surprise the opponents.

Verb (transitive):

1. To alter or modify something.

Example Sentence: I'm going to change up my hairstyle for a fresh new look.

Verb (intransitive):

1. To try something different; to diversify.

Example Sentence: Let's change up our routine and go to a different restaurant tonight.

Phrasal Verb:

1. To deceive or confuse someone by doing something unexpected or different.

Example Sentence: The magician managed to change up the playing cards so quickly that no one could figure out the trick.