change of direction
Sudden new heading
A change of direction is a shift in the path or course of movement—physical or figurative.
A runner makes a sudden change of direction to evade a defender.
In broader use, it describes any significant shift in approach or strategy: The company announced a change of direction, moving away from hardware.
- reconsiderThink about something anew
- reorientAdjust position or focus
- pivotPoint of rotation
- swerveAbrupt directional change
- rethinkEvaluate again differently
crossroads · turning point · plot twist · veer · zigzag · overhaul · transform · switchback · epiphany · reverse · sharp turn · reevaluate · transition · adapt · turn · recalibrate · reorganize · paradigm shift
- turnsturn, rotate, spin, pivot, twist
- agility drillsagility ladder, agility drills, cone drills, ladder drill, ladder drills
- footworkpivot turn, sidestep, shuffle, slide, crossover
change of directionstraight line
Undeviated continuous path
continuation · steady course · direct route · beeline · linear path
change of directionsteadfastness
Firm loyal dedication
consistency · persistence · perseverance · determination · single-mindedness
change of directionstraight line
Undeviated continuous path
continuation · steady course · same direction · direct path · persistence
change, changes, changed, changing, changeable, unchangeable, changer, exchange, interchange