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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Selecting a provider experienced in integrations and change management can make the shift easier, minimizing disruptions and maintaining consistent service quality during the changeover. Toby Littin, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 Looming over these recent developments is the changeover in the White House coming in January. Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024 In Broward, Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott accelerated the changeover to a new vendor, which is now hosting the county elections website, browardvotes.gov. Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024 The filings complicate the Justice Department's ability to conclude its prosecutions — hundreds of which remain active — before the changeover in power. CBS News, 21 Nov. 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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changeover

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