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

The transition isn’t sitting well on Wall Street, however, with Mizuho trading-desk analyst Jordan Klein calling the changeover “really bad news.”

From MarketWatch

He was allowed to have treatment at the changeover, leaving Zverev furious and angrily remonstrating with officials.

From Barron's

He was allowed to have treatment at the changeover, leaving Zverev furious and angrily remonstrating with officials.

From Barron's

Draping himself in ice towels during the changeovers, he suffered a fright in the third set with severe cramp that needed treatment.

From Barron's

Anisimova said it was stressful trying to squeeze in everything possible to cool down in the changeovers.

From Barron's

Related Words

• transition