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

Following the changeover to a park, the cost was about $290,000 in fiscal year 2024-25 and $330,000 in fiscal year 2025-26. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

These trends often materialize in batch changeovers, supplier changes, line downtimes and traceability challenges. — Ihor Yurchenko, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Had to make several changeovers while waiting for the funeral home to come pick him up. — Chris Stanton, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026

Carlos Alcaraz had it during a changeover at the Barcelona Open in April, on a court named for another Spanish great, Rafael Nadal. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 July 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