change of direction

A shift or alteration in the course, path, or approach being taken, whether physically, strategically, or metaphorically.

ruСдвиг или изменение курса, пути или подхода, будь то физически, стратегически или метафорически.esCambio o alteración del rumbo, trayectoria o enfoque, ya sea físico, estratégico o metafórico.frChangement de direction, de trajectoire ou d'approche, que ce soit physiquement, stratégiquement ou métaphoriquement.deRichtungswechsel oder Kursänderung, sei es physisch, strategisch oder metaphorisch.ptMudança ou alteração de rumo, caminho ou abordagem, seja de forma física, estratégica ou metafórica.zh指方向、路线、方针或做法的改变，既可用于物理上的转向，也可用于战略或比喻意义上的转变。arتغيير في المسار أو الاتجاه أو الأسلوب، سواء كان مادياً أو استراتيجياً أو مجازياً.

1. Alteration in course B1 formal

   An act of moving or pointing in a different way than before.

   • The driver made a sudden change of direction to avoid the obstacle.
   • The wind caused a change of direction in the sailboat.
   • The hiker noted a change of direction on the map.

   ruИзменение направленияescambio de direcciónfrchangement de directiondeRichtungsänderungptMudança de direçãozh改变方向arتغيير الاتجاه

2. Shift in strategy or focus B2 formal

   A significant shift in plans, policies, or approach.

   • The company announced a change of direction in its marketing strategy.
   • The government's change of direction surprised many analysts.
   • After the crisis, the team needed a change of direction to survive.

   ruСмена курсаescambio de rumbofrchangement de capdeRichtungswechselptMudança de rumozh方向转变arتغيير الاتجاه