changeover
/ˈtʃeɪndʒəʊvə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtʃeɪndʒəʊvər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈchānj-ˌō-vər/ (ame, mw)
changeover — noun
- changeoversingular
- changeoversplural
1. a time when a company, country, or organization stops using one system, method,
a time when a company, country, or organization stops using one system, method, or machine and starts using another one instead
The factory's changeover from oil to solar power took nearly six months.
changeover + from + to
During the changeover to the new computer system, staff attended training workshops every afternoon.
A smooth changeover between a retiring leader and the new one is vital for any country.
The hospital's changeover from paper files to digital records freed up a whole storage room.
Schools across the region prepared for the changeover to the updated exam format in September.
- transition
more formal; focuses on the process rather than the act of switching
- conversion
suggests changing the form or function of something, not just the system
- switch
more informal; can refer to a quicker, less planned action
- continuation
keeping the same system rather than replacing it
文法句型
changeover + from + to
changeover + between
用法筆記
Usually singular. Often used with adjectives like 'smooth', 'gradual', 'complete' to describe how well the change is managed.
常見錯誤
2. in tennis and similar sports, a short rest during which players walk to the oppo
in tennis and similar sports, a short rest during which players walk to the opposite side of the court before continuing the match
During the changeover, Sofia sat on her bench and took a long drink of water.
changeover as countable noun
A tennis changeover lasts ninety seconds between odd-numbered games in a standard match.
The umpire announced a two-minute changeover after the fourth game of the second set.
Many players adjust their racket strings or change shirts during a changeover in a long match.
文法句型
changeover between [games]
用法筆記
In tennis, a changeover occurs every two games (after odd-numbered games). The length is standardised at 90 seconds for professional tournaments.
3. in a relay race, the moment when one runner or swimmer passes the baton to the n
in a relay race, the moment when one runner or swimmer passes the baton to the next team member, or the next competitor starts their leg of the race
The Jamaican relay team practised the changeover for weeks before the Olympic final.
changeover as countable noun in sports
A dropped baton during a changeover can cost your entire team the gold medal.
The changeover between the third runner and the anchor was the fastest of the entire race.
The swimming relay team's changeover was so smooth that they gained time on their rivals.
文法句型
changeover between + runners/swimmers
用法筆記
A changeover in relay racing is the critical moment when teams can win or lose time. In track events, a 20-metre 'changeover zone' is marked on the track.