Definition of "switchover" [switchover]

• A complete shift, as from one system to another. (noun)

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• "At SRB separation, a switchover is made from the SRB RGAs to the orbiter RGAs."
• "The advantage to the switchover is that it frees up old analog TV frequencies for use by portable handheld devices."
• "The stand-out figures from the first survey are that while 82% of households know that a digital TV switchover is taking place, less than 1% know exactly when that’s happening."