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Definitions of change up words

phrasal verb change up When you change up, you move the gear lever in the vehicle you are driving in order to use a higher gear. 3
verb change up to select a higher gear when driving 3
noun change up an unexpectedly slow ball thrown in order to surprise the batter 3
noun change up a pitch thrown with the same motion as another pitch, usually a fast ball, but with less speed 3
noun change up a temporary shift or variation in a normal routine or regular pattern of activity: Reading a mystery novel has been a real change of pace for me. 1
noun change up Also called change-up [cheynj-uhp] /ˈtʃeɪndʒˌʌp/ (Show IPA). Baseball. a ball that is thrown by a pitcher with the same motion as for a fastball but that travels with less speed, making the pitch more difficult for the batter to time. 1

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40

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