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
Recent Examples on the Web With the changeover, all twitter.com URLs are now being redirected to the corresponding address on x.com. Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 May 2024 The hotel’s new operator revealed its plans for the changeover, which include gutting the existing resort and expanding the casino floor, convention space, and theater, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 May 2024 This event marks the beginning of Otto's changeover into the supervillain known as Doctor Octopus. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024 For the piercing and tattoo shop, that changeover started last September with checking the building's insulation and air sealing to determine what size heat pumps were needed. Jeff Brady, NPR, 4 Mar. 2024 From a technical standpoint, the changeover to hydrogen in 2025 is really intriguing and the entire motorsports community is watching closely. Greg Engle, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024 The changeover to Max will carry over HBO Max subscribers’ current profiles, settings and viewing history. Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 Jan. 2024 As usual, our colder areas north and west of the Beltway will experience a changeover first. Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 10 Dec. 2023 Carota is the Italian word for carrot, Sinner has red hair, and was once seen snacking on a carrot during a changeover. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024

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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 23 May. 2024.

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changeover

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