change·o·ver

[cheynj-oh-ver]
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:
1905–10; noun use of verb phrase change over

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changeover (ˈtʃeɪndʒˌəʊvə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  an alteration or complete reversal from one method, system, or product to another: a changeover to decimal currency
2.  a reversal of a situation, attitude, etc
3.  sport
 a.  the act of transferring to or being relieved by a team-mate in a relay race, as by handing over a baton, etc
 b.  change, Also called: takeover the point in a relay race at which the transfer is made
4.  chiefly (Brit) sport the exchange of ends by two teams, esp at half time
 
vb
5.  to adopt (a completely different position or attitude): the driver and navigator changed over after four hours
6.  chiefly (Brit) (intr) sport (of two teams) to exchange ends of a playing field, etc, as after half time

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changeover definition

programming
The time when a new system has been tested successfully and replaces the old system.
(2003-11-12)

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Example sentences
Exactly how the initial electric changeover plays out will differ from city to
  city.
The changeover to the euro was planned in detail and in co-operation.
Time has run out for an electric economy, oil production limits credit and any
  changeover to an economy economy.
County residents may experience some chlorine smell and/or taste in their water
  during this short-term changeover.
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