alter course

/ˈɔːltər kɔːrs/

change direction

The captain ordered the crew to alter course to avoid the storm.

The captain changed the ship's direction to avoid the storm.

technical

To change the direction of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle.

The pilot requested to alter course due to turbulence.

The pilot changed direction because of turbulence.

Commonly used in aviation and maritime contexts.

Collocations

alter course tochange direction toalter course away fromchange direction away from

similar to alter course

to change direction, often for safety

This phrase is commonly used in aviation and maritime contexts to describe changing direction.

Use 'alter course' when referring to a deliberate and often significant change in direction.

From Middle English 'alteren' (to change) and 'course' (path or direction).

Often used in formal or technical contexts, especially in navigation and aviation.

alter

to change

root

course

direction or path

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