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

It was all carefully managed by Disney after its messy changeover in 2020, when Bob Iger handed the reins to Bob Chapek only to reclaim his job two years later. —Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026

While the museum closed to the public in January for an exhibit changeover, major updates have been underway behind the scenes, leading to the debut of a powerful new permanent exhibit. —Terrance Friday, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026

Players are instead allowed to treat cramps at three changeovers maximum, each of which last for a 60-second sitdown. —Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026

The changeover brought operations to a halt in order to retool the plant. —Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 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