changeover
[ cheynj-oh-ver ]
/ ˈtʃeɪndʒˌoʊ vər /
noun
a conversion or complete change from one thing, condition, or system to another, as in equipment, personnel, methods of production, etc.: a changeover to automated equipment.
Origin of changeover
First recorded in 1905–10; noun use of verb phrase
change over
Words nearby changeover
changeful,
changeless,
changeling,
changemaker,
changement de pied,
changeover,
changepocket,
changer,
changeroom,
changing bag,
changing room
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British Dictionary definitions for changeover
changeover
/ (ˈtʃeɪndʒˌəʊvə) /
noun
an alteration or complete reversal from one method, system, or product to another
a changeover to decimal currency
a reversal of a situation, attitude, etc
sport
- the act of transferring to or being relieved by a team-mate in a relay race, as by handing over a baton, etc
- Also called: change, takeover the point in a relay race at which the transfer is made
sport, mainly British
the exchange of ends by two teams, esp at half time
verb change over (adverb)
to adopt (a completely different position or attitude)
the driver and navigator changed over after four hours
(intr) sport, mainly British
(of two teams) to exchange ends of a playing field, etc, as after half time