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

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

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2022

That’s a big problem, because there are no more atmospheric commons to enclose, and no obvious way to keep the costs of climate change off capitalism’s ledgers.

From The Guardian • May 8, 2018

Preachers change off every hour or so and switch up styles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2015

"I don't think we want to change off of those levels," he said.

From Washington Post • Jun. 7, 2010

“By the time we found quicksand, we’d be sinking along with the Crochan. If you’re tired, we can change off and you lead Melynlas.”

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander