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

Jones also asked that a financial analysis be conducted to determine the cost of the changeover to the city. —Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026

In terms of snow, one to two inches are possible north and west of the city before the changeover. —Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026

This time last year, the Davis Cup descended into farce and acrimony when Zizou Bergs of Belgium collided with Chile’s Cristian Garín at a changeover and set off a chain of events that led to Garín losing the match after being timed out. —James Hansen, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026

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

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