changeover

noun

change·​over ˈchānj-ˌō-vər How to pronounce changeover (audio)
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: a pause in a tennis match during which the players change sides of the court

Examples of changeover in a Sentence

Were there any problems during the changeover from the franc to the euro? the region's changeover from an agricultural economy to one based on manufacturing
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Vekic vacillated often as the match wore on, taking any opportunity to sit down — even easing into a line judge’s chair at the back of the court during a challenge review at one point — and often icing her arm during changeovers. Ava Wallace, Washington Post, 11 July 2024 For example, supply chain disruptions can be mitigated by switching suppliers or logistics plans, but only if a company has previously vetted and modeled the changeover to ensure success. Hélène Kyriakakis, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Cloud computing can act as a building block for an organization undergoing a digital changeover since there are a number of scalable yet affordable solutions for data storage, access to software applications or even computing capabilities themselves. Pedro Barboglio, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 Depending on cruise line policy, guests may be able to stay on board during the changeover, although there may be restrictions on dining and moving about the ship for a few hours. David Nikel, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for changeover 

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of changeover was in 1892

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“Changeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/changeover. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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changeover

noun
change·​over ˈchān-ˌjō-vər How to pronounce changeover (audio)
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