English Explanatory Dictionary

change the channel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To redirect someone’s attention.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see change, the, channel.

Pronunciation

en-au-change the channel.ogg

Word forms

change the channel changes the channel changing the channel changed the channel

Etymology

In allusion to television.

Synonyms

change the subject

Antonyms

stay tuned

Related words

turn the page
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