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DETECTIVE stories whose best-known character is the PRIVATE DETECTIVE Philip MARLOWE. His books include The Big Sleep and Farewell, My Lovely, and many were made into films.
**Cha-nel, Co-co** /ʃəˈnel, ˈkəʊkəʊ/ (1883-1971) a French fashion designer, who started the fashion company Chanel, and who is also known for her perfumes such as Chanel No. 5. Her clothes designs had a great influence on 20th century fashion, and she is known especially for a simple type of women's SUIT and for the LITTLE BLACK DRESS, which she invented.
**Chang, Jung** /tʃæŋ, dʊŋ/ (1952–) a Chinese writer known for her novel *Wild Swans* which tells the story of her grandmother's, her mother's, and her own life in China, showing how events in China's history affected these women
**change**<sup>1</sup> /tʃeɪndʒ/ **v** **1** [{from, to}] to make or become different; give, or begin to have, a different form, nature, or character: In autumn the leaves change from green to brown. | Don't start moving until the traffic lights change (to green). | She's changed a lot since I last saw her. | His attitudes have changed little despite the events of the last few years. | They've changed the time of our lesson. | The discovery of oil there has changed the whole character of the area. | the rapidly-changing world of micro technology **2** [{for}] to give, take, or put something in place of (something else, usually of the same kind); exchange: Her new dress didn't fit, so she took it back to the shop and changed it (for another). | She changed her books at the library. | He's changed jobs/changed his job. (=got a new job) | The teams changed sides/changed over/ changed round (=each went to the opposite side) at half time. | Let's change the subject. (=talk about something else) | I wouldn't change places with her for anything. (=I wouldn't like to be in her situation) | The room looks much better now you've changed it round/changed things round. (=moved the furniture etc into different positions) **3** [{into, out of};] to put (different clothes) on yourself: I'm just going to change out of this suit/change into something more comfortable. | Can you wait five minutes while I change (my dress)? **4** [T] to put a clean NAPPY on a baby, or to put clean clothes on a baby or small child: I bathed him and changed his diaper. | Can you change the baby for me while I finish chopping the carrots? **5** [{for, into}] to give (money) in exchange for money of a different type: Where can I change my English money for/into dollars? | Can you change a pound? (=give me CHANGE for it) **6** [{T}] to leave and enter (different vehicles) in order to continue a journey: To get to Manchester, you'll have to change (trains) at Birmingham. | Change down before going up the hill and then change up at the top. **8** change gear(s) || also shift gear(s) AmE — to make a change in speed and power by putting the engine of a vehicle into a different GEAR: Change gear at the bottom of the hill. | [fig.] He began his speech quite formally, but then changed gear and told some jokes. **9** change hands to go from the ownership of one person to another: This house has changed hands three times in the last two years. **10** change one's mind to form a new opinion or wish: I used to think she was clever but I've changed my mind. | I wish you'd stop changing your mind. **11** change one's spots (usually in negatives) to change your character, habits, or way of life **12** change one's tune to change your opinion, decision etc, and so act in a different way: He said he would never speak to me again but he'll soon change his tune. **13** change step (when marching in a group) to move from keeping time with one foot to keeping time with the other ➔ compare EXCHANGE
**change into** phr v [T] **1** [{change into sbdy/sthg.}] to become (something different): When the prince kissed the cat it changed into a beautiful princess. **2** [{change sbdy/sthg. into sbdy/sthg.}] to cause to become (something different): You can't change iron into gold.
**change over** phr v [{from, to}] to make a complete change: In 1971 Britain changed over from pounds, shillings, and pence to the new decimal currency. ➔ see also CHANGEOVER
**change**<sup>2</sup> **n** **1** [C,U(in, of)] (an example of) the act or result of changing: a sudden change in the weather | the pace of technological change | Many old people find it difficult to cope with change. | If we are to avoid defeat we need a change of leadership/a change in tactics. | There's been a change for the better in her health. (=it has improved) | We've made a lot of changes since you were last here. | The government has proposed major changes in the laws relating to immigration | The extraordinary experience brought about a complete change in her outlook. | She's had a change of heart (=change of opinion) about leaving the company. **2** [C usually sing.] something different, especially something done for variety and excitement: Let's go to a restaurant for a change. | You should take a holiday - you need a change (from work). | 'The train arrived on time today.' 'That makes a change!' (=that is different from what usually happens) **3** [C] something new and fresh used in place of something else: He took a change of clothes with him because he was going to stay until the next day. | This car needs an oil change. **4** [U] the money that is returned to someone when the amount they have given is more than the cost of the goods being bought: If it cost 25 pence and you gave her a pound you should get 75 pence change. **5** [U] **a)** coins of low value: How much have you got in change? | He emptied the loose change out of his pockets. **b)** [{for}] money in low-value coins or notes exchanged for a coin or note of higher value: Can you give me change for a 50-pence piece? ➔ see also SMALL CHANGE; see MONEY (USAGE) **6** [the+S] infml for CHANGE OF LIFE **7** get no/small change out of someone infml to get no/little help from someone ➔ see also ring the changes (RING<sup>3</sup>)
**change-a-ble** /ˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/ *adj* likely to change; often changing: changeable weather | a changeable temper ➔**adv** -a-**bly** /ˈtʃeɪndʒəbɪti/ ➔**-ness** /ˈtʃeɪndʒəblnəs/ [U]
**change-less** /ˈtʃeɪndʒləs/ *adj* fml unchanging; without change: changeless blue skies ➔**-ly** *adv*
**change-ling** /ˈtʃeɪndʒlɪŋ/ *n* a baby secretly exchanged for another, especially a stupid ugly child left in place of a beautiful clever one, supposedly by fairies (FAIRY)
**change of** '**life** also **change** *n* [the S] the MENOPAUSE
**change-o-ver** /ˈtʃeɪndʒ əʊvə/ /n/ a change from one activity or system of working to another: Britain's changeover decimal money was in 1971. ➔ see also CHANGE OVER
**change ringing** *n* [U] the art of ringing a set of bells (for example in a church tower) in continually varying order
**'Changing of the 'Guard, the** a ceremony that takes place regularly outside BUCKINGHAM PALACE in London, in which the soldiers who have been guarding the palace are replaced by others. The guards wear red uniforms and BEARSKINS (=tall black fur hats), and the ceremony is popular with tourists.
**'changing room** BrE || **locker room** AmE — *n* a room where people change clothes, especially for sport, and which usually contains SHOWERS, LOCKERS etc
**'Changing Rooms** a British television programme in which two pairs of people decorate a room in each other's house. The people are usually friends or neighbours, and each pair is helped by a well-known specialist in decorating houses. They have two days to complete the work. At the end of the programme, each team is shown what the other team has done to their room. Usually, most people are pleased, but sometimes, people are unhappy with the result.
**chan-nel**<sup>1</sup> /ˈtʃænl/ *n* **1** a narrow sea passage connecting two seas ➔ compare CANAL **2** the deepest part of a river, HARBOUR, or sea passage: Ships must follow the channel into the port. **3** a way, course, or passage for liquids: There's a channel in the middle of the old street to help rainwater flow away. **4** (the shows broadcast on) a particular television station: Turn to the other channel - I don't like this show. | We watched the news on Channel 4. **5** also channels pl. — a course or system by which information travels, requests are dealt with etc: You should go through the official channels if you want a grant from the government. | The information was received through intelligence channels. **6** a way, course, or direction of thought or action: He needs a new channel for his energy.
**channel**<sup>2</sup> **v** -ll- BrE || -l- AmE [{into}] **1** to direct towards a particular purpose: I decided to channel my energies into something useful. | The famine relief money was channelled through volunteer groups. **2** to form a CHANNEL in, or take