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

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

From BBC

The Department for Education said £1bn had been set aside to fund the change up to 2029.

From BBC

While he’ll change up individual jokes, “we’re trying not to change too much what people came to see — if we don’t fulfill their expectations, they’re liable to walk away disappointed.”

From Los Angeles Times

How did you wanna change up your style or advance it this time around?

From Los Angeles Times

The Department for Education has set aside £1bn to fund the change up to 2029.

From BBC