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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The tie had ended acrimoniously when Bergs crashed into Cristian Garin at a changeover during their singles rubber, after breaking the Chilean’s serve. Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025 Blase was also the HHS policy lead for the Trump administration's transition, coordinating the new administration's changeover into the sprawling health department. Caitlin Owens, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025 Tennessee is not alone in trying to enact its own immigration powers following the changeover in Washington, D.C., with of his state assembly to discuss immigration policies, and GOP Texas Governor signing a series of orders enabling enforcement at the local level in the Lone Star State. Dan Gooding, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025 Their introduction on freeways and local streets was part of a changeover to the simplified international method of symbol signing. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 30 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 22 Feb. 2025.

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changeover

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