change course

• Mudar a direção ou trajetória de movimento, ou adotar um plano, estratégia ou abordagem diferente em uma situação.

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.

   Mudar de curso

   • 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.

   Mudar de curso

   • 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.