changeover
Americannoun
noun
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an alteration or complete reversal from one method, system, or product to another
a changeover to decimal currency
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a reversal of a situation, attitude, etc
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sport
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the act of transferring to or being relieved by a team-mate in a relay race, as by handing over a baton, etc
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Also called: change. takeover. the point in a relay race at which the transfer is made
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sport the exchange of ends by two teams, esp at half time
verb
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to adopt (a completely different position or attitude)
the driver and navigator changed over after four hours
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(intr) sport (of two teams) to exchange ends of a playing field, etc, as after half time
Etymology
Origin of changeover
First recorded in 1905–10; noun use of verb phrase change over
Example Sentences
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The director and his team came up with a system where, rather than take a break at each changeover, “everyone stayed in the moment,” silent and unmoving.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Raducanu asked for more treatment from the physio at that changeover, but then Vekic broke again to wrap up the opening set in less than half an hour.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
BofA analysts also said that the timing of Lululemon’s leadership changeover also likely meant no major changes anytime this year.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 29, 2026
Demand in China was also dented by the planned changeover of its Panamera model in the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
We passed through the changeover, and forward in time again— but not to a version of the tunnels I recognized.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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