English Explanatory Dictionary

change the game

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To revolutionize a field of endeavor.

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡ʃeɪn(d͡)ʒ ðə ˈɡeɪm/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ ðə ˈɡeɪm/ En-us-change the game.flac en-au-change the game.ogg

Word forms

change the game changes the game changing the game changed the game

Etymology

Probably from the ability of a player of a team sport who has been brought on to the field as substitute to alter the outcome of the game.

Related words

game changer game-changing
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