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change up

The correct spelling is change up.

How to pronounce change up

verb

Say it like: Cha-nje- up

The correct spelling is change up. To throw a pitch at a much slower than expected speed. For example: "He changed up on Wilson after three fastballs and struck him out."

Usage Examples

He changed up on Wilson after three fastballs and struck him out.

I thought that we were going to study the project some more, but then he came back from the weekend and changed up, making it a top priority.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To throw a pitch at a much slower than expected speed.
  2. 2.To confuse someone by doing something unexpected or in an unexpected way.
  3. 3.To change to a higher gear in a vehicle

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