noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
bus route change; route alteration
Literal use for changes in transportation routes, especially buses.
工事のため、バスの路線変更が行われた。
Due to construction, a change was made to the bus route.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
policy change; change of course
Figurative use for a shift in policy, strategy, or direction, often implying a significant turnaround.
政府は経済政策の路線変更を発表した。
The government announced a change in economic policy.
社長が突然路線変更して、新規事業に参入することになった。
The president suddenly changed course and decided to enter a new business.