changeover

noun
UK: /ˈtʃeɪndʒˌəʊvə(r)/
US: /ˈtʃeɪndʒˌoʊvər/

  1. A switch from one thing to another.

    1. The changeover was quick.
    2. The changeover from summer to autumn is my favorite time of year.

  2. A period of changing from one activity, system, or state to another.

    1. The changeover took one hour.
    2. The smooth changeover to the new system impressed all of the employees.

  3. The process of replacing people or things that are old with people or things that are new.

    1. The changeover in staff surprised me.
    2. The quick changeover in leadership allowed the company to avoid major problems.

Synonyms

shift transformation conversion replacement transition

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "changeover" in English means: A switch from one thing to another., A period of changing from one activity, system, or state to another., The process of replacing people or things that are old with people or things that are new..

The phonetic transcription of "changeover" is /ˈtʃeɪndʒˌəʊvə(r)/ in British English and /ˈtʃeɪndʒˌoʊvər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "changeover": shift, transformation, conversion, replacement, transition.

Example usage of "changeover": "The changeover was quick.". More examples on the page.