to make (something or somebody) different
to give a different status or aspect to (something)
They seem to have changed their thinking on the matter
(often + into) to convert or transform (something)
(often + for) to replace (one thing) with another
She has changed her name
We've changed our old van for a hatchback
(often + over/round) to exchange or reverse (things)
to exchange (something) for a comparable item
to exchange (a sum of money) for an equivalent sum in another currency
to select (a new gear) in a motor vehicle
to undergo a loss or modification of (some quality)
The foliage was changing colour
to put fresh clothes or covering on (somebody or something)
to become different
(often + to) to undergo transformation, transition, or conversion
Most industries have changed to the metric system
to go from one vehicle of a public transport system to another
We have to change at Paris
to put on different clothes
(usu + with) to engage in giving something and receiving something in return
said of the moon: to pass from one phase to another
said of the male voice: to shift to a lower register; to break
to become the property of a different owner
to begin talking about something different during a conversation