changeover
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English
Alternative forms
Etymology
Deverbal from change over.
Noun
changeover (plural changeovers)
- A conversion or transition from one thing to another.
- 1949 September and October, “The "Nord Express"”, in Railway Magazine, page 336:
- The train runs slowly with frequent slacks for bridge and culvert repairs. At one point occurs the changeover from left- to right-hand running.
- 1962 April, “The design of the S.R. electro-diesels”, in Modern Railways, page 393:
- Changeover from diesel to electric power can take place at any time while the locomotive is running and does not involve stopping the train.
- 1999, Rob Aben, Saskia de Wit, The Enclosed Garden:
- The changeover from dank, winding alleys to the openness, light and tranquility of the garden is utterly unexpected
- 2004, Stewart Dalby, The Friends of Rathlin Island:
- The hotel receptionist added that the message came late last night. Unfortunately it had got mislaid with the changeover from the night manager.
- 2022 November 30, Paul Bigland, “Destination Oban: a Sunday in Scotland”, in RAIL, number 971, page 79:
- 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.
Translations
conversion or transition
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