change  (ch?nj)v. changed, chang·ing, chang·es v.tr.1. a. To cause to be different: change the spelling of a word.b. To give a completely different form or appearance to; transform: changed the yard into a garden.2. To give and receive reciprocally; interchange: change places.3. To exchange for or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category: change one’s name; a light that changes colors.4. a. To lay aside, abandon, or leave for another; switch: change methods; change sides.b. To transfer from (one conveyance) to another: change planes.5. To give or receive the equivalent of (money) in lower denominations or in foreign currency.6. To put a fresh covering on: change a bed; change the baby.v.intr.1. To become different or undergo alteration: He changed as he matured.2. To undergo transformation or transition: The music changed to a slow waltz.3. To go from one phase to another, as the moon or the seasons.4. To make an exchange: If you prefer this seat, I’ll change with you.5. To transfer from one conveyance to another: She changed in Chicago on her way to the coast.6. To put on other clothing: We changed for dinner.7. To become deeper in tone: His voice began to change at age 13.n.1. The act, process, or result of altering or modifying: a change in facial expression.2. The replacing of one thing for another; substitution: a change of atmosphere; a change of ownership.3. A transformation or transition from one state, condition, or phase to another: the change of seasons.4. Something different; variety: ate early for a change.5. A different or fresh set of clothing.6. a. Money of smaller denomination given or received in exchange for money of higher denomination.b. The balance of money returned when an amount given is more than what is due.c. Coins: had change jingling in his pocket.7. Music a. A pattern or order in which bells are rung.b. In jazz, a change of harmony; a modulation.8. A market or exchange where business is transacted.Phrasal Verb: change off1. To alternate with another person in performing a task.2. To perform two tasks at once by alternating or a single task by alternate means.Idioms: change hands To pass from one owner to another. change (one’s) mind To reverse a previously held opinion or an earlier decision. change (one’s) tune To alter one’s approach or attitude.[Middle English changen, from Norman French chaunger, from Latin cambi?re, camb?re, to exchange, probably of Celtic origin.]American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.change (t?e?nd?) vb1. to make or become different; alter2. (tr) to replace with or exchange for another: to change one’s name. 3. (sometimes foll by: to or into) to transform or convert or be transformed or converted4. to give and receive (something) in return; interchange: to change places with someone. 5. (tr) to give or receive (money) in exchange for the equivalent sum in a smaller denomination or different currency6. (tr) to remove or replace the coverings of: to change a baby. 7. (when: intr, may be foll by into or out of) to put on other clothes8. (Astronomy) (intr) (of the moon) to pass from one phase to the following one9. (Automotive Engineering) to operate (the gear lever of a motor vehicle) in order to alter the gear ratio: to change gear. 10. to alight from (one bus, train, etc) and board another11. (Surveying) change face to rotate the telescope of a surveying instrument through 180° horizontally and vertically, taking a second sighting of the same object in order to reduce error12. change feet informal to put on different shoes, boots, etc13. (Military) military to redeploy (a force in the field) so that its main weight of weapons points in another direction14. to alter one’s attitude, opinion, etc15. change hands to pass from one owner to another16. change one’s mind to alter one’s decision or opinion17. change one’s tune to alter one’s attitude or tone of speechn18. the act or fact of changing or being changed19. a variation, deviation, or modification20. the substitution of one thing for another; exchange21. anything that is or may be substituted for something else22. variety or novelty (esp in the phrase for a change): I want to go to France for a change. 23. a different or fresh set, esp of clothes24. (Commerce) money given or received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or in a different currency25. (Commerce) the balance of money given or received when the amount tendered is larger than the amount due26. coins of a small denomination regarded collectively27. (Commerce) (often capital) archaic a place where merchants meet to transact business; exchange28. the act of passing from one state or phase to another29. (Astronomy) the transition from one phase of the moon to the next30. (Music, other) the order in which a peal of bells may be rung31. (Athletics (Track & Field)) sport short for changeover3b32. slang desirable or useful information33. obsolete fickleness or caprice34. change of heart a profound change of outlook, opinion, etc35. get no change out of someone slang not to be successful in attempts to exploit or extract information from someone36. ring the changes to vary the manner or performance of an action that is often repeated[C13: from Old French changier, from Latin camb?re to exchange, barter] ?changeless adj ?changelessly adv ?changelessness n ?changer nCollins English Dictionary ? Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014change (t?e?nd?) v. changed, chang?ing, n. v.t. 1. to make different in form: to change one’s name. 2. to transform (usu. fol. by into): The witch changed the prince into a toad. 3. to exchange for another or others: to change shoes. 4. to give and take reciprocally: to change places with someone. 5. to transfer from one (conveyance) to another. 6. to give or get smaller money in exchange for. 7. to give or get foreign money in exchange for. 8. to remove and replace the coverings or garments of: to change a bed; to change a baby. v.i. 9. to become different: The nation’s mood has changed. 10. to become altered or modified: Colors change when exposed to the sun. 11. to become transformed (usu. fol. by into): The toad changed back into a prince. 12. to pass gradually into (usu. fol. by to or into): Summer changed to autumn. 13. to make an exchange. 14. to transfer between conveyances. 15. to change one’s clothes. 16. (of the moon) to pass from one phase to another. 17. (of the voice) to become deeper in tone. 18. change off, a. to take turns with another, as at doing a task. b. to alternate between two tasks or between a task and a rest break. n. 19. the act of changing or the result of being changed. 20. a transformation or modification: a change of expression. 21. a variation or deviation: a change in one’s routine. 22. the substitution of one thing for another. 23. a replacement or substitution. 24. a fresh set of clothes. 25. variety or novelty: He’s not one who likes change. 26. the passing from one state, phase, etc., to another: social change. 27. a modulation in jazz. 28. the money returned when the sum offered in payment is larger than the sum due. 29. coins of low denomination. 30. any of the various sequences in which a peal of bells may be rung. 31. Brit. exchange (def. 9). Idioms: change one’s mind, to modify or reverse one’s opinions or intentions. [1175?1225; Middle English