changeover

noun

change·​over ˈchānj-ˌō-vər How to pronounce changeover (audio)
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: a pause in a tennis match during which the players change sides of the court

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
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Meanwhile, the changeover of many ownership groups and, to varying degrees, the arrival of institutional investors have driven teams to reconsider their priorities. Justin Birnbaum, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 The changeover comes as the school navigates deep financial issues after years of scrutiny by state leaders and a major leadership upheaval earlier this year. Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2024 With so much changeover on the Michigan roster, most notably at quarterback, Loveland’s statistical output might decline in 2024. Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024 Given the limited timeframe and administrative changeover, Swonger believes the most likely immediate resolution is to continue the current suspension of the tariff. Olivia Evans, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for changeover 

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of changeover was in 1892

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“Changeover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/changeover. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

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changeover

noun
change·​over ˈchān-ˌjō-vər How to pronounce changeover (audio)
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