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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The 37-year-old appeared to be experiencing discomfort with his right eye during the match, applying drops during changeovers. Matias Grez, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025 On the Sunday, Feb. 9 changeover day, starting at 3 p.m. and going to 9 p.m., all cars should be moved to the odd address side of the street. Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025 In the past, this has meant spending billions of dollars for a plant changeover or even dual production of older and newer models of the same vehicles. Michael Wayland, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025 The tears continued through the final changeover, before Gauff did to Świątek what Świątek has done to so many others on Europe’s red clay the past five years. Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 1 May 2025 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 29 Jun. 2025.

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changeover

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