You can change around the icons on your computer to make them more convenient.
The coach changed the players around to balance out the teams.
change around, changearound, change roundn
(rearrangement, shift)
přeskupení s
(přeneseně: změna)
prohození s
změna ž
The change around in the team's coaching has helped them win many more games this year.
change coursev expr
(alter one's direction)
změnit kurz
The ship changed course and headed for Durban.
change for the bettern
(improvement)
změna k lepšímu fráze
Her lovely, new hair style is definitely a change for the better.
change for the betterv expr
(improve)
změnit k lepšímu dok, fráze
Her life has changed for the better since she moved here.
change of heartn
(reversal of an attitude or feeling)
změna názoru ž + m
změna postoje ž + m
I don't know what has brought about his change of heart, but Reza now says he'd love to come to France with me.
change of pacen
figurative (refreshing deviation from the usual)
změna ž
The water fight was a wonderful change of pace after working in the garden. Tonight's dinner is a welcome change of pace from the usual meat and potatos.
change of scenen
figurative (refreshing deviation)
změna prostředí
Jake was looking for a change of scene, and decided to apply for a job abroad.
change placesvtr + npl
(swap positions)
vyměnit si místo dok + s
prohodit si pozici dok + ž
The photographer asked the two children to change places before he took the picture.
change places with [sb]v expr
(swap positions with)
vyměnit si místo s dok, fráze
prohodit si pozici s dok, fráze
Kathy changed places with Jim so that she could sit by the window.
change placesvtr + npl
(exchange roles)
prostřídat se dok
vyměnit si role dok + ž mn
The couple changed places, with Dan becoming a house husband and Sally going out to work.
change places with [sb]v expr
(exchange roles with)
prostřídat se s dok + předl
vyměnit si role s dok, fráze
If parents and children could change places with each other, it would be a real eye opener.
change the subjectv expr
(start talking about [sth] else)
změnit téma
Let's change the subject and talk about something less depressing.
change-upn
(baseball: slower pitch)
překlad není dostupný
The pitcher's change-up came across home plate 20 miles per hour slower than his fastball.
change your mindv expr
(reverse your decision)
změnit názor dok + m
rozmyslet si dok
I changed my mind and decided to go to the party after all.
climate changen
(global warming)
změna klimatu ž + s
klimatická změna příd + ž
Scientists believe that climate change may be responsible for larger and more frequent storms.
exact changen
(coins to a precise amount) (mince)
mít přesně
You must pay your bus fare with exact change.
for a changeadv
(contrary to the norm)
pro změnu předl + ž
It's nice to see her smile for a change.
Je hezké vidět ji pro změnu usměvavou.
make a changev expr
(amend [sth])
změnit dok
pozměnit dok
upravit dok
The editor advised the author to make a change on page 2.
sex changen
dated (gender reassignment)
změna pohlaví ž + s
Derek underwent a sex change last year.
sweeping changen
often plural (far-reaching amendments)
dalekosáhlá změna
The banking system should undergo sweeping changes.
sweeping changen
often plural (dramatic transformation)
dalekosáhlá změna
Obama hopes to bring about sweeping change in the US healthcare system.