abrupt change
noun phraseUK /əˈbrʌpt tʃeɪndʒ/
US /əˈbrʌpt tʃeɪndʒ/
A sudden change that happens quickly and without warning.
The abrupt change in the weather caught everyone by surprise.
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2. A sharp break in a pattern or trend.
The graph showed an abrupt change in sales after the holiday.
3. A rude or hasty shift in someone's manner or tone.
There was an abrupt change in his voice when he got angry.
4. A quick change in direction or movement.
The car made an abrupt change of lane on the highway.