change of tack: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    Worldwideneutral
    • A literal change of course or direction, especially in sailing by altering the orientation of the sails and vessel.

    Examples

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    • The sailor ordered a change of tack as the wind shifted, steering the ship to a new course.

      The sailor directed a change in the ship’s direction by adjusting the sails to match the wind shift.

    • During the race, the captain had to execute a quick change of tack to avoid the storm.

      During the race, the captain literally changed the ship’s course to avoid the storm.

    • We watched the yacht perform a smooth change of tack near the harbor entrance.

      We observed the yacht alter its sailing direction smoothly near the harbor.

    • A sudden change of tack helped the crew catch better wind and improve their speed.

      A literal change in sailing direction allowed the crew to use the wind more effectively.

  • 2.

    Worldwideneutralformal
    • A change in approach, policy, or strategy; a decision to adopt a different method of dealing with a situation or problem.
    • A shift in tone, emphasis, or priority in discussion, negotiation, or public affairs.

    Examples

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    • After the initial strategy failed, the manager decided on a change of tack to focus on digital marketing.

      After the original plan failed, the manager changed the approach to concentrate on digital marketing.

    • The company’s change of tack towards sustainability attracted a lot of positive attention.

      The company shifted its policy towards sustainability, which garnered favorable responses.

    • Negotiators agreed on a change of tack, opting for compromise instead of confrontation.

      Negotiators decided to alter their strategy by choosing compromise over confrontation.

Examples:

  • EN: Meanwhile, we have a change of tack for you this week.
    ES: Mientras tanto, tenemos un cambio de táctica para usted esta semana.
  • EN: While senior party leaders were quick to point out that the unexpected decision was in line with the party's stratagem of shaping policy that benefits the masses; the discomfiture of some over the change of tack was visible.
    HI: जबकि पार्टी के वरिष्ठ नेताओं ने यह इंगित करने के लिए तत्पर थे कि अप्रत्याशित निर्णय पार्टी की नीति को आकार देने की रणनीति के अनुरूप था जिससे जनता को लाभ होता है; सौदे में बदलाव को लेकर कुछ की बेचैनी साफ नजर आ रही थी।
  • EN: Hints of the change of tack came in August 2019 when Kejriwal supported the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution and withdraw Kashmir's special status.
    HI: परिवर्तन के संकेत अगस्त 2019 में आए जब केजरीवाल ने संविधान के अनुच्छेद 370 को निरस्त करने और कश्मीर के विशेष दर्जे को वापस लेने के केंद्र के फैसले का समर्थन किया.
  • EN: Can I just say, us walking away from peril is such a refreshing change of tack.
    ID: Kuakui, kita menjauhi bahaya adalah perubahan taktik menyegarkan.
  • EN: I think we're going to need a change of tack.
    ID: Kurasa kita butuh perubahan taktik.
  • EN: "This is a change of tack for Gaz.
    TE: గ్యాస్ సబ్సిడీని వదులుకున్నందుకు కృతజ్ఞతలు తెలుపుతూ పంపిన లేఖ అది.
  • EN: The change of tack eventually worked for him.
    TE: టిక్టాక్ పిచ్చి. . చివరికి అతన్ని ఇలా మార్చేసింది.
  • EN: The decision was made for a change of tack.
    TE: అందుకే 'థాంక్యూ మీట్' చెయ్యడానికి నిర్ణయించారు.

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