change up

present singular third person changes up · participle present changing up · participle past changed up · past changed up

1. intransitiveball gamesTo throw a pitch at a much slower than expected speed.

   He changed up on Wilson after three fastballs and struck him out.

2. intransitiveTo confuse someone by doing something unexpected or in an unexpected way.

   I thought that we were going to study the project some more, but then he came back from the weekend and changed up, making it a top priority.

3. informaltransitiveTo vary.

   change it up

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   The more accessories you have (cheaper than clothing and can be worn multiple times) it's easier to change up your look. So, imagine having one dress that you can accessorise 4 different ways, simply with a shoe change […]

   2019, Chitra Balasubramaniam, Change Your Look Change Your Life

4. To change to a higher gear in a vehicle.

   Synonyms: upshift