Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
change-the-subject
Phrase
/ˈʧeɪndʒ ðə ˈsʌbdʒɛkt/
Definition
To divert the conversation to a different topic.
Examples
- Whenever the discussion gets too personal, she tends to change the subject.
- He quickly changed the subject to football to lighten the mood.
Meaning
The act of shifting a discussion from its current focus to another topic, often to avoid an uncomfortable or unwanted subject.
Synonyms
- Divert
- Shift topics
- Redirect the conversation
