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 of changeover

• transformation
• conversion
• transition

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

Zhou timed what happened between batches, and found that, during a six-hour changeover, only one hour was useful. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

As next year looms closer, Light says there are still scores of unanswered questions about how the changeover will play out. — HubSpot, 1 Oct. 2026

Poor organization of changeovers, repairs or downtime can generate unnecessary power consumption spikes and, consequently, increase costs. — Adrian Stelmach, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Chapek recounts an exchange with Iger — who is mentioned 121 times in the book— years before the CEO changeover. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for changeover

• carryover
• crossover
• cutover
• flashover
• hangover
• holdover
• layover
• leftover
• makeover
• moreover
• passover
• pullover

Kids Definition

changeover

noun

change·​over ˈchān-ˌjō-vər 

: transition entry 1 sense 1