Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
change-the-channel
Phrasal Verb
/ʧeɪndʒ ðə ˈʧæn.l/
Definition
To switch from one television channel to another, often to find something more interesting to watch.
Examples
- During the boring commercial, I decided to change the channel to see what else was on.
- If this show doesn’t get better soon, I’m going to change the channel.
Meaning
This phrase is commonly used when someone wants to stop watching a program on one channel and look for a different program on another channel.
Synonyms
- switch channels
- flip channels
- change stations
