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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
Example
At the end of the day shift, the nurses changed over with the night shift staff.
At the reception desk, the employees changed over at 3 p.m., ensuring continuous coverage.
In the emergency room, the doctors and nurses changed over every eight hours to ensure fresh staff were available.
02
to shift from one system, state, item, etc. to another
Intransitive: to change over to a new system or state
Example
The department is changing over to a new communication strategy.
The school will change over to a trimester system next year, allowing for more flexibility in course offerings.
The airline announced plans to change over to a paperless ticketing system.
Example
At the end of the day shift, the nurses changed over with the night shift staff.
At the reception desk, the employees changed over at 3 p.m., ensuring continuous coverage.
In the emergency room, the doctors and nurses changed over every eight hours to ensure fresh staff were available.
As the captain, I'll take the first half, and then we'll change over so you can lead the team in the second half.
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