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
Recent Examples on the Web For the piercing and tattoo shop, that changeover started last September with checking the building's insulation and air sealing to determine what size heat pumps were needed. Jeff Brady, NPR, 4 Mar. 2024 From a technical standpoint, the changeover to hydrogen in 2025 is really intriguing and the entire motorsports community is watching closely. Greg Engle, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024 The changeover to Max will carry over HBO Max subscribers’ current profiles, settings and viewing history. Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 Jan. 2024 As usual, our colder areas north and west of the Beltway will experience a changeover first. Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 10 Dec. 2023 Carota is the Italian word for carrot, Sinner has red hair, and was once seen snacking on a carrot during a changeover. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024 Since the takeover last year, the district has faced an exodus of experienced staffers, with many in exit surveys complaining that the governing body has been politicized since the changeover. Mike Schneider, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024 Roughly 400,000 retail investors bought shares in Digital World, but the official changeover to Trump Media has seemingly motivated a new class of investor. Drew Harwell, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024 New York City's rain will begin a bit later than Philadelphia's, around 11 p.m. Monday, with the changeover to snow occurring around 7 a.m. Tuesday. Kathryn Prociv, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2024

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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 23 Apr. 2024.

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changeover

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