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Meaning of change course | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

Synonym of change tack.
To alter its course as a result of silting up, flooding, or even an earthquake.

Examples

“The Tees changed course in 1771 during a raging flood, leaving part of Gainford in Yorkshire - although today the village is fairly and squarely in south Durham.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

change down change hand change hands change horses in mid-stream change horses in midstream change like seasons