changeover

noun

change·​over ˈchānj-ˌō-vər 

1

: conversion, transition

2

: a pause in a tennis match during which the players change sides of the court

Synonyms

• conversion
• metamorphosis
• transfiguration
• transformation

Examples of changeover in a Sentence

Were there any problems during the changeover from the franc to the euro?

the region's changeover from an agricultural economy to one based on manufacturing

Recent Examples on the Web

But there was a product changeover and an inventory surge, not a lack of attention. —Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025

Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a production label changeover failure which has since been corrected, the FDA said in the notice. —Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025

For residents in two parking test areas in Highland Park and Payne-Phalen, the following parking rules should be observed: Weekly alternate side parking pilot areas ONLY: Sunday changeover reminder. —Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025

Hatsune Miku has gone live in the shop changeover, and has two main packs, a 3,200 V-bucks pack with nine items including her skin, which has a reactive version. —Paul Tassi, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for changeover

• carryover
• crossover
• cutover
• flashover
• hangover
• holdover
• layover
• leftover
• makeover
• moreover
• passover
• pullover

Kids Definition

changeover

noun

change·​over ˈchān-ˌjō-vər 

: transition entry 1 sense 1