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

Traditionally, Washington conveys stern but quiet warnings to adversaries against attempting to try to gain any military advantage from a perceived period of uncertainty, stressing that a changeover does not alter U.S. readiness.

From Los Angeles Times

The message that sent to the dressing room would have been huge and one of the reasons the changeover of captaincy was so seamless.

From BBC

A government official guided the BBC towards the changeover of government after the election as having caused delays, with planned regulations needing sign-offs from the new ministers.

From BBC

This changeover is the result of a phenomenon called the North American monsoon, which was responsible for the deluge in Twentynine Palms.

From Los Angeles Times

“Despite this it still costs me around £100 between every changeover to fully clean, re-fill and heat each hot tub,” Mr Smith reports.

From BBC

Related Words

• transition