change off

Idioms  

1. Alternate, or take turns. This phrase is used either for two individuals alternately performing a task, as in Lifting cement blocks is such heavy work that they decided to change off periodically, or for one person alternately performing two tasks, as in I can concentrate on this book only for short periods so I frequently change off and work in the garden. Also see change of pace.

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Example Sentences

If this is the start of a more mature and considered tempo, backed up by change off the field, then there can be a future.

From BBC

But a perceived lack of practical change off the back of some petitions has led to multiple people giving up on the system altogether, including Sam Grossick who wants to see the e-petitions site shut down altogether.

From BBC

In a major change off the pitch at the club this summer, the German has taken over from Julian Ward, whose final act was to bring in Argentina World Cup winner Mac Allister for an initial £35m from Brighton.

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Of course, everyone can change off the field and learn different things.

From BBC

I grabbed the change off the table and went to open the door.

From Literature