change up

British  

verb

1. (intr, adverb) to select a higher gear when driving

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noun

1. baseball an unexpectedly slow ball thrown in order to surprise the batter

Example Sentences

But the true depth of the Bruins has come from having long guards who can defend and change up what they need to do in any given matchup.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

S&P Dow Jones Indices can change up index components at various times, including quarterly and at its own discretion.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

You can also change up your choice of citrus.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

What was most impressive was the change up, then down, the gears, recognising the importance of battling through the tricky twilight period.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

Such was the position without much change up to midday, when the enemy's attack began to slacken and shortly afterwards they appeared to have had enough of it and drew off.

From The First Seven Divisions Being a Detailed Account of the Fighting from Mons to Ypres by Hamilton, Ernest W.