swap-over

noun
UK /ˈswɒpˌəʊvə/
US /ˈswɑːpˌoʊvər/

A swap-over is when two people or things trade places with each other.

The swap-over of seats let the kids sit by the window.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A change from one system, plan, or way of doing something to another.

The swap-over to the new computer system took a whole weekend.

3. In sports, a switch of positions or sides between players or teams.

A quick swap-over on the wings confused the defenders.

4. A device or arrangement that lets two things be connected in either order.

The swap-over cable lets the two machines talk to each other.

5. An act of replacing one thing with another of the same kind.

The swap-over of old light bulbs for new ones saved energy.