changing direction
collocation in Englishmeaningsofchanginganddirection
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changing
adjective
uk/ˈtʃeɪn.dʒɪŋ/us/ˈtʃeɪn.dʒɪŋ/
in a state of ...
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direction
noun
uk/daɪˈrek.ʃən/us/dɪˈrek.ʃən/
the position towards which someone or something moves ...
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(Definition ofchanginganddirectionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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The circular arc assumption also implies that the robot employs a constant steering angle whenchangingdirection.
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This larva was placed on wood ash and immediately began to move forward, constantlychangingdirection.
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A reflective compositional process above all implies openness and honesty with ourselves and others, and a willingness to accept criticism and considerchangingdirection.
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By walking at different speeds and bychangingdirectionalong the corridor, the visitor could locate and pass through distinct 'sound areas'.
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In any case, radicallychangingdirection, as opposed to gradually readjusting course, was a complex and time-consuming operation requiring a fundamental transformation in the mindsets of officials and ministers.
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He used the word "cautious" and said that this is a matter ofchangingdirection.
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Does it occur to him that if one is manifestly heading for a precipice there is more sense inchangingdirectionthan going over it?
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If we meet with setbacks, as we have done, must do, and will continue to do, that is not an argument forchangingdirection.
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It was necessary to change the direction of the ship of state, and when one ischangingdirection, one faces problems and difficulties.
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Let me use my analogy of the big shipchangingdirection: this ship ischangingdirection.
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In foodstuffs, they have got to work another miracle bychangingdirectionwithout losing heart.
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We certainly arechangingdirection.
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We should have sufficient confidence in our colleagues' genuine approach to these matters to recognise that there is a considerable effort inchangingdirectionto that extent.
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The problem ofchangingdirectionand speed, of stopping and starting, hauling up steep inclines and carrying out the manoeuvres that must be made every day is not solved.
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Motor cyclists should always look behind beforechangingdirection.
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I appreciate that one could not set up a network here and now, but it is a question ofchangingdirectionand working towards the right end.
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The atmospheric environment was characterized by high wind shearwinds increasing andchangingdirectionwith increasing height.
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She will also use this tactic to move opponents around the baseline beforechangingdirection.
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It can also chase flying insects, which it does on foot, abruptlychangingdirectionand taking flying leaps after its prey.
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