changeover

[cheynj-oh-ver]

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.

changeover

/ 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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of changeover¹

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

Example Sentences

While analysts expressed confidence in the move, some debated how much of a surprise the changeover was for investors, as shares of Walmart slipped less than 0.1% on Friday.

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"If you have a changeover of staff, or anything like that, you need to make sure it's still caring for the people," she said.

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Some auto plants were closed for holidays and production changeovers in August, Destatis said.

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He sat with ice on his head at the first changeover after going a double break down, and called for the trainer after losing another two games.

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Players were given ice packs, cold towels and plenty of water to help regulate their temperature during changeovers.

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Related Words

• transition