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to change over
[phrase form: change]
01
to replace a person in performing a task, typically at a specified time
Intransitive
Examples
It 's time to change over; I'll take the wheel for the next leg of the journey.
At the end of the day shift, the nurses changed over with the night shift staff.
02
to shift from one system, state, item, etc. to another
Intransitive: to change over to a new system or state
Examples
The company decided to change over to a new software platform to improve efficiency and streamline operations.
The school will change over to a trimester system next year, allowing for more flexibility in course offerings.
