change
verb
uk/tʃeɪndʒ/ us [ I or T ]
to become or make something different, or to exchange something for something else:
The company has changed considerably since I joined in 2005.
She decided that it was time to change jobs.
[ T ] MONEY
to exchange an amount of money for the same value in another currency:
If you're unable to change money before you travel, most international airports will have a bureau de change.
change sth into sth Here you'll find the best exchange rate for changing your US dollars into euros.
[ T ] MONEY
to exchange a unit of money for coins or smaller units of paper money that add up to the same value:
Could you change this twenty dollar bill for a ten and two fives?
Many superstores have change machines where you can change your coins into banknotes.
[ T ] COMMERCE UK
to return something you bought to a store and exchange it for something new, for example because it was damaged or the wrong size. A store changes an item when it agrees to give a customer a new item in exchange for one that is damaged, etc.:
Some places won't let you change items without a receipt.
The store offered to change the faulty items or refund my money.
change hands
to pass from one owner to another:
More than 30 million shares changed hands in the first hour of business.
change
noun
uk/tʃeɪndʒ/ us [ C or U ]
the process or result of making something different or becoming different:
change to sth After making changes to its business model, the company's net profits increased by 22%.
change in sth Owing to a change in policy, customers will now be charged a fee for early withdrawals.
implement/make a change The new head of department is certain to make some changes.
manage change One of the hardest aspects of being a top manager is managing change.
a fundamental/major/significant change
Please notify us of any change of address.
[ U ] MONEY
coins used as money:
Do you have any change for the parking meter?
[ U ] MONEY
smaller units of money or coins given in exchange for a larger unit of money that is worth the same amount:
Can you make change for a 100 dollar bill?
[ U ] MONEY
the money that is returned to you after you have paid for something that costs less than the amount you gave:
I think the waiter gave me the wrong change.
See also
agent of change
bureau de change
career change
champion of change
change agent
loose change
pocket change
short-change
step change