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

In addition to the Dolce changeover the Del Rayo center has undergone a few alterations over the last year including the new Bentley showroom and Palma Boutique, a luxury women’s fashion store, which opened this spring. —Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025

The white towels, rolled up with a line of ice cubes, are made available to players during changeovers and breaks that are allowed under Wimbledon’s heat rules once temperatures reach a certain level. —Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 2 July 2025

Ford's case is unique, and related to factory changeovers for the 2025 version of two of its three models, according to Bloomberg. —PC Magazine, 2 July 2025

Friday’s inflation report showed that the changeover to higher-tariff goods may have already begun to happen. —David Goldman, CNN Money, 28 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