changeover

noun

change·​over ˈchānj-ˌō-vər 

1

: conversion, transition

2

: a pause in a tennis match during which the players change sides of the court

Synonyms

• conversion
• metamorphosis
• transfiguration
• transformation

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Peers double-faulted for *2-1 to the Americans, before Ram double-faulted right back for 2-2, and a miscommunication on positioning left a huge gap through the middle that the Australians exploited, before Krajicek bunted a return long to go *4-2 down at the changeover. —James Hansen, The Athletic, 3 Aug. 2024

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

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

changeover

noun

change·​over ˈchān-ˌjō-vər 

: transition entry 1 sense 1