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different tack

[/ˈdɪfərənt tæk/]
noun phrase
uma abordagem diferente
1. A different approach, strategy, or method of dealing with something
We've tried everything, so let's take a different tack.
Já tentámos tudo, então vamos tentar uma abordagem diferente.
2. A change in direction or course of action
The politician decided to take a different tack on healthcare policy.
O político decidiu mudar de estratégia na política de saúde.
Synonyms
different approachnew strategyalternative methodchange of directionshift in strategy
Antonyms
same approachsame methodconsistent strategy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
uma abordagem diferente
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
uma estratégia diferente
Alternative common phrasing
Portugal
uma abordagem diferente
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
uma tática diferente
Alternative phrasing more common in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a different tack
try a different tack
change tack
shift gears
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