Change up Meaning in English
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Definition
To make something different or introduce variety, especially by switching to something new or doing things in a new way. It can also mean to increase speed or change rhythm, especially in sports.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal. Common in spoken English for talking about making things less routine ('let's change up dinner tonight'), or in sports (especially baseball: 'throw a change-up' as a noun). Not to be confused with simply 'change'—‘change up’ usually means to alter for variety or to refresh.
Example Sentences
Let's change up our usual breakfast tomorrow.
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I like to change up my workout routine every week.
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Can we change up the music at the party?
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If you feel stuck, sometimes you just need to change up your approach.
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The coach told us to change up the pace in the second half.
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After eating pizza for a week, it was time to change up the menu.
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