Change around Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈtʃeɪndʒ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd

CHAYNJ er-OWND

UK

tʃˈeɪndʒ/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd

CHAYNJ uh-ROWND

Definition

To move things to different places or rearrange the order of things, usually to get a new arrangement.

Usage & Nuances

Informal phrasal verb, mainly used with objects or arrangements (furniture, schedules). 'Change around' always implies moving multiple things, not just one. Similar to 'rearrange,' but more casual.

• Spanish: cambiar de sitio - reorganizar
• Portuguese (BR): mudar de lugar - reorganizar
• Portuguese (PT): mudar de sítio - reorganizar
• Chinese (Simplified): 调整位置 - 重新安排
• Chinese (Traditional): 調整位置 - 重新安排
• Hindi: स्थान बदलना - पुन: व्यवस्थित करना
• Arabic: تغيير الأماكن - إعادة ترتيب
• Bengali: স্থান পরিবর্তন করা - সাজিয়ে নেওয়া
• Russian: переставлять - менять местами
• Japanese: 配置を変える - 並び替える
• Vietnamese: sắp xếp lại - thay đổi vị trí
• Korean: 이동시키다 - 재배치하다
• Turkish: yerlerini değiştirmek - yeniden düzenlemek
• Urdu: ادھر اُدھر کرنا - ترتیب بدلنا
• Indonesian: mengubah susunan - menata ulang

Example Sentences

I want to change around my room this weekend.

basic

We can change around the tables for the party.

basic

She likes to change around her schedule every month.

basic

If you don’t like it, feel free to change things around until it works for you.

natural

The boss likes to change things around just to see what happens.

natural

Sometimes you need to change things around to get a fresh perspective.

natural