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

• conversion
• metamorphosis
• transfiguration
• transformation

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

The changeover is the second in as many months at the top of a department at A+E. Ad sales chief Peter Olsen handed the baton to Fox veteran Toby Byrne last fall, exiting the company after a 20-year run. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025

There are several reasons for these poor results, such as the changeover of the Model Y, falling Model 3 sales and stronger competition from rival EVs. —Peter Lyon, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025

Over the weekend, the changeover of care teams can disrupt patient monitoring and follow-up, increasing the risk of postoperative complications. —Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2025

But there was a product changeover and an inventory surge, not a lack of attention. —Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025

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