Collocations for change - noun
1. becoming/making sb/sth different
ADJ.
big, considerable, dramatic, drastic, enormous, extensive, far-reaching, fundamental, important, major, marked, massive, momentous, profound, radical, revolutionary, sea, significant, substantial, sweeping, wholesale
Television has undergone a sea change in the last two years.
Television has undergone a sea change in the last two years.
complete | irreversible | systematic | cosmetic, marginal, minimal, minor, slight, small, subtle | long-term, short-term | abrupt, rapid, sudden | gradual | seasonal | net, overall
net change in incomes
net change in incomes
global | qualitative, quantitative | beneficial, desirable, effective, exciting, nice, pleasant, refreshing, welcome | unwelcome | unanticipated, unexpected, unforeseen | climate, constitutional, cultural, demographic, economic, environmental, legislative, organizational, political, population, social, structural, technological | culture, gear, name, policy, rule, sex
the need for a culture change within the industry He made a rapid gear change as he approached the bend.
the need for a culture change within the industry He made a rapid gear change as he approached the bend.
VERB + CHANGE
make
I made a couple of minor changes to my opening paragraph. | It made a pleasant change not having to work.
I made a couple of minor changes to my opening paragraph. | It made a pleasant change not having to work.
bring about, cause, effect, force, produce
How far does war bring about social change?
How far does war bring about social change?
introduce
We are going to introduce a few changes to the system.
We are going to introduce a few changes to the system.
undergo | show
He needs to show a change in attitude if he is to succeed.
He needs to show a change in attitude if he is to succeed.
reflect
Courses offered in schools reflect changes in the job market.
Courses offered in schools reflect changes in the job market.
adapt to
Businesses have to adapt to change.
Businesses have to adapt to change.
call for, demand
He called for a change of mood in Scottish politics.
He called for a change of mood in Scottish politics.
oppose, resist
We resist change because of fear of the unknown.
We resist change because of fear of the unknown.
prevent | be subject to
Train times are subject to change without notice.
Train times are subject to change without notice.
CHANGE + VERB
occur, take place
Major economic changes have occurred recently.
Major economic changes have occurred recently.
PREP.
for a ~
I usually take the bus to town, but today I cycled for a change.
I usually take the bus to town, but today I cycled for a change.
~ from, ~ in
The last few years have seen a change in attitudes to single parents.
The last few years have seen a change in attitudes to single parents.
~ of
a change of government
a change of government
~ to
the change from the old to the new system
the change from the old to the new system
PHRASES
a change for the better/worse
I reckon we''ve all made a big change for the better.
I reckon we''ve all made a big change for the better.
a change of clothes
(= an extra set of clothes to change into) Take a change of clothes in case you get dirty.
(= an extra set of clothes to change into) Take a change of clothes in case you get dirty.
a change of heart/mind
He said he''s not coming, but he might have a change of heart.
He said he''s not coming, but he might have a change of heart.
a change of scene
I needed a change of scene after being in the job for so long.
I needed a change of scene after being in the job for so long.
a climate of change
In the current climate of change, adaptability is vital.
In the current climate of change, adaptability is vital.
the pace/rate of change
A successful company must keep up with the pace of technological change.
A successful company must keep up with the pace of technological change.
a period of change
The eighties were a period of great change in publishing.
The eighties were a period of great change in publishing.
the tide of change
The president realized he could not hold back the tide of change, and resigned.
The president realized he could not hold back the tide of change, and resigned.
2. coins/notes of low value
ADJ.
loose, small
He emptied his pockets of loose change.
He emptied his pockets of loose change.
PREP.
in ~
I''ve got about 25 dollars in change.
I''ve got about 25 dollars in change.
~ for
Ask the cashier if she has change for a £20 note.
Ask the cashier if she has change for a £20 note.
3. money you get back if you pay too much
VERB + CHANGE
check, count | give
This machine does not give change.
This machine does not give change.
get | take | keep
I told the taxi driver to keep the change.
I told the taxi driver to keep the change.
PREP.
~ from/out of
The meal left me with not much change from £100.
The meal left me with not much change from £100.