changeover
noun
change·over
ˈchānj-ˌō-vər 
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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
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The dramatic slowdown in car production is due in large part to ongoing model changeovers, restructuring and the impact of tariffs, SMMT said.
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Sam Meredith, CNBC, 27 June 2025
The 37-year-old appeared to be experiencing discomfort with his right eye during the match, applying drops during changeovers.
—Matias Grez, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
On the Sunday, Feb. 9 changeover day, starting at 3 p.m. and going to 9 p.m., all cars should be moved to the odd address side of the street.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025
In the past, this has meant spending billions of dollars for a plant changeover or even dual production of older and newer models of the same vehicles.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
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Sam Meredith, CNBC, 27 June 2025
The 37-year-old appeared to be experiencing discomfort with his right eye during the match, applying drops during changeovers.
—Matias Grez, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
On the Sunday, Feb. 9 changeover day, starting at 3 p.m. and going to 9 p.m., all cars should be moved to the odd address side of the street.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025
In the past, this has meant spending billions of dollars for a plant changeover or even dual production of older and newer models of the same vehicles.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for changeover
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“Changeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/changeover. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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change·over
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