Collocation
Can I change this?
A polite question used to ask for permission to alter or exchange something (a choice, order, seat, setting, or item).
Definition
'Can I change this?' is a common English collocation. A polite question used to ask for permission to alter or exchange something (a choice, order, seat, setting, or item).
Can I + change + this/that + ?
“Can I change this to a medium, please?”
Examples
- Can I change this to the window seat if it is available?
- Can I change this order to takeout instead of dine-in?
- Can I change this shirt for a larger size?
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- Can I change this appointment to Friday afternoon?
- Can I change this password now, or do I need approval?
- Can I change this reservation from two people to four?
- Can I change this setting so the screen does not dim so quickly?
- Can I change this to a different payment method after you have already charged my card?
- Can I change this to another plan without losing my current data?
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