The term 'change direction' can be described in many ways, including the words zag (3 letters), TURN (4 letters), ZIG (3 letters), VEER (4 letters), MOVE (4 letters), WIND (4 letters), REFRACT (7 letters), altercourse (11 letters), and chartanewcourse (15 letters). Zag and ZIG refer to a sharp change in direction, while TURN and VEER refer to a more gradual change. MOVE and WIND suggest a more subtle change, while REFRACT, altercourse, and chartanewcourse imply a more significant shift in direction.