changeover

American  

[cheynj-oh-ver] / ˈtʃeɪndʒˌoʊ vər /

noun

1. a conversion or complete change from one thing, condition, or system to another, as in equipment, personnel, methods of production, etc..

   a changeover to automated equipment.

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changeover British  

/ ˈtʃeɪndʒˌəʊvə /

noun

1. an alteration or complete reversal from one method, system, or product to another

   a changeover to decimal currency

2. a reversal of a situation, attitude, etc

3. sport

   1. the act of transferring to or being relieved by a team-mate in a relay race, as by handing over a baton, etc

   2. Also called: change.   takeover.  the point in a relay race at which the transfer is made

4. sport the exchange of ends by two teams, esp at half time

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verb

1. to adopt (a completely different position or attitude)

   the driver and navigator changed over after four hours

2. (intr) sport (of two teams) to exchange ends of a playing field, etc, as after half time

Etymology

Origin of changeover

First recorded in 1905–10; noun use of verb phrase change over

Example Sentences

Parliament this year adopted empowered oversight bodies to investigate sharp price hikes and curb "unjustified" surges linked to the euro changeover.

From Barron's

At lesson changeover, students hear classical music instead of the traditional bell.

From BBC

Each is embarking on a distinct changeover path, but the common denominator of resetting is unmistakable and momentous.

From Barron's

O'Neill, 73, said he had only had a "10 or 15-minute conversation" with the "affable" Nancy as the changeover took place earlier this month.

From BBC

In comingling everyone’s knowledge and expertise, including that of the hundreds of millions who don’t survive the changeover, the new, singularly minded human race operates under the firm belief that it has found true happiness.

From Salon

Related Words

• transition