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 calledchangetakeover 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

All of the computer models projected at least some accumulating snow before a changeover to sleet.

From Washington Post

If the storm takes a track more to the north, as some models simulate, such a changeover would probably occur.

From Washington Post

It should continue for next few hours, with some accumulation, before changeover process to ice and rain really kicks in.

From Washington Post

We probably have another hour or two of snow inside the Beltway and just to the west before the changeover to sleet, freezing rain, and rain begins.

From Washington Post

District parents Moira Allbritton and Suzy Reid said they also worry about students in the changeover and felt most parents did not realize the disruption coming.

From Voice of San Diego

But in July, the country faces a Senate “changeover” that will flip the balance of power in favor of the government.

From The Daily Beast

The 31-year-old beat Serena, 6–1, and then Venus, 6–2, reportedly smoking a cigarette during the changeover.

From The Daily Beast

What the U.S. really knows about the changeover in Pyongyang—and why Obama is hanging back and hoping.

From The Daily Beast

After next week it will develop even more, because next week we make the changeover to the new fuel.

From Project Gutenberg

Since the changeover there hasn't been the least trouble in that sector.

From Project Gutenberg

For one brief moment prior to changeover the Plaza was dead still, except for the deafening rumble in the pile.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• transition