change course

• Changer de direction ou de trajectoire, ou adopter un autre plan, une autre stratégie ou une autre approche dans une situation.

To alter the direction or path of movement, or to adopt a different plan, strategy, or approach in a situation.

1. Alter directionB1formal

   To change the direction in which someone or something is moving.

   changer de cap

   • The ship changed course to avoid the storm.
   • The driver suddenly changed course to avoid hitting a deer.
   • The plane had to change course due to bad weather.

2. Change strategy or planB2formal

   To adopt a different plan, policy, or approach.

   changer de cap

   • The company decided to change course after the product failed.
   • The government changed course on its economic policy.
   • We need to change course if we want to meet the deadline.