changing of the guard
The term "changing of the guard" originates from a ceremonial military practice but is also used metaphorically in various contexts.
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Definition
B2Military
(formal)A ceremonial event where the current soldiers or guards on duty are replaced by a new shift.
Example
- Tourists gathered to watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
C1Organizational
(figurative)A significant transition in leadership or personnel within an organization.
Example
- The company experienced a changing of the guard when the new CEO took over.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "changing of the guard":
new guardguard of honourold guardmain guardon guardstand sentinelcorps de garde