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

• 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

Most get stuck focusing on a use case that is too small to have a material impact on their business, which limits the willingness of internal teams to support the changeover from human agents. —Alex Levin, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025

Djokovic did stretches and breathing exercises at changeovers. —Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025

Krejcikova faded in the third set, getting her blood pressure checked at the changeover after Navarro broke her to lead 3-2 at No. 1 Court. —Howard Fendrich, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2025

By the time that the changeover dinner arrived, fans were on the edge of their seat as to who AJ, 28, would choose: Marie Robertson, Marita Prodger or Bridget Matloff. —Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 27 June 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