changeover

noun

change·​over ˈchānj-ˌō-vər How to pronounce changeover (audio)
Synonyms of changeovernext
1
: conversion, transition
2
: a pause in a tennis match during which the players change sides of the court

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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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Khachanov protested to the chair umpire as three minutes passed between games at a point in the match that was not a changeover when players change ends. — ABC News, 24 May 2026 The heat that stressed Sinner also got to Djokovic, who applied ice packs on both sides of his face during changeovers. — Samuel Petrequin, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 Super exciting one at the beginning, long boring one next, quick changeover after that. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026 The Grand Slam rulebook says players may receive treatment for muscle cramping only during normal changeovers or set breaks. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for changeover

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 Jul. 2026.

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