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

Chapek recounts an exchange with Iger — who is mentioned 121 times in the book— years before the CEO changeover. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

One of them, a guitarist named Jason Falkner who knew Beck, invited her to his New Year’s Eve party for the changeover from 2001 to ’02. — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026

Data centers are increasingly shrink-wrapped around the hardware of their moment; in some cases, building anew can be more efficient than retrofitting for a changeover in chips, cooling systems and power demands. — Austyn Gaffney, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2026

Most of the majors have made small adjustments, like music at changeovers, light shows at night, and letting crowds move more freely, especially higher up in larger stadiums. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 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