changeover

CEFRC1

/tʃˈeɪˌndʒoʊvər/

noun

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Examples

I've got 45 minutes to make the changeover at the next airport.
Changeover from diesel to electric power can take place at any time while the locomotive is running and does not involve stopping the train.

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Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

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The train runs slowly with frequent slacks for bridge and culvert repairs. At one point occurs the changeover from left- to right-hand running.
The hotel receptionist added that the message came late last night. Unfortunately it had got mislaid with the changeover from the night manager.
The changeover from dank, winding alleys to the openness, light and tranquility of the garden is utterly unexpected

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The train runs slowly with frequent slacks for bridge and culvert repairs. At one point occurs the changeover from left- to right-hand running.
1949 September and October, “The "Nord Express"”, in Railway Magazine, page 336
Changeover from diesel to electric power can take place at any time while the locomotive is running and does not involve stopping the train.
1962 April, “The design of the S.R. electro-diesels”, in Modern Railways, page 393
The changeover from dank, winding alleys to the openness, light and tranquility of the garden is utterly unexpected
1999, Rob Aben, Saskia de Wit, The Enclosed Garden
The hotel receptionist added that the message came late last night. Unfortunately it had got mislaid with the changeover from the night manager.
2004, Stewart Dalby, The Friends of Rathlin Island
The station is blessed with a cafe and staff accommodation, as it's an important crew changeover point, although this can be problematic when services are late.
2022 November 30, Paul Bigland, “Destination Oban: a Sunday in Scotland”, in RAIL, number 971, page 79

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Etymology tree English change overdeverb. English changeover Deverbal from change over.