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

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changeover

The director and his team came up with a system where, rather than take a break at each changeover, “everyone stayed in the moment,” silent and unmoving.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026

Tesla recently stopped making the S and X to prepare for the changeover.

From Barron's ● May 17, 2026

A shuttle bus will also take spectators from Massey Avenue to Ormeau Park after the start of the race at Stormont and additional buses will drop off runners off at their designated relay changeover point.

From BBC ● May 3, 2026

BofA analysts also said that the timing of Lululemon’s leadership changeover also likely meant no major changes anytime this year.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 29, 2026

If a car came in with graffiti, the graffiti had to be removed during the changeover, or the car was removed from service.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell

Related Words

• transition