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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.
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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of changeover

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

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

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 • Nov. 26, 2025

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.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 15, 2025

The changeover is expected to improve execution and productivity, Chief Executive Linda Rendle said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

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

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