Definition

A process of switching from one system, method, or situation to another, often involving a change in equipment or procedures.

Example

The changeover from the old machinery to the new one took several hours.

Conversation

Did you catch that tennis match yesterday?

Yeah! The players had a crazy changeover in the middle of it.

I know, right? It really shifted the momentum of the game.

Totally! That changeover was a game changer for sure.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Changeover → It is formed from "change" (from Old French *changier*, meaning to exchange or alter) and "-over" (meaning across or over). The word "changeover" refers to the process of switching from one state or condition to another.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'change' meaning to alter something, and 'over' suggesting a transition — together, they help you remember that a changeover is about switching from one thing to another.

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