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12 Cards in this Set
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Transform sth |
Completely change the appearance or character of sth to make it better |
Computers transformed our lives. The country's economic transformation. |
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Amend sth |
Make change to correct a system |
She made a few amendments to the letter. They are amending the document. |
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Evolve |
Change gradually |
Democracy has evolved over hundreds of years. We believe in evolution not revolotion |
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Adopt to sth |
Adjust to sth |
We must adupt to a changing world. |
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Assimilate sth |
Learn and get used to sth which is new |
It take time to assimilate new idea. The rapid assimilation of new Technics |
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Transition |
A process of change from one state to another |
A society in transition is changing. We hope for smooth transition |
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Revert to sth |
Go back |
Life has revert to normal. |
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Restore |
Return to it's former state |
Some people want to restore monarchy. He restore the book to shelf |
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Reverse sth |
Reverse a decision/trend/policy
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They were going to let him go but they reverse a decision. This is a reversal of previous policy |
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Reform sth |
Improve a system |
They want to reform the prison system |
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Resist Resisitance |
Most employees resist change that is enforced or imposed upon them. The resistance against the enemies The body resistance against the diseas |
Refuse to accept |
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Sweeping change |
Radical changes Major changes Wholesale changes
Refreshing change Welcome change( a change that is pleasantly new or different)
Subtle change or subtle difference |
If a company wants to pursue a policy that aims to bring about ( create) sweeping changes, manager needs to remember that their role is to facilate change and not impose it |
