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to switch
01
cambiar
to change from one thing, such as a task, major, conversation topic, job, etc. to a completely different one
Transitive: to switch an activity or topic | to switch to an activity or topic
Ejemplos
During the conversation, they decided to switch topics to something more lighthearted.
Durante la conversación, decidieron cambiar de tema a algo más alegre.
02
cambiar, intercambiar
to swap one thing with another
Ditransitive: to switch sth for sth
Ejemplos
He switched his old smartphone for the latest model with enhanced features.
Él cambió su viejo smartphone por el último modelo con características mejoradas.
03
intercambiar, cambiar
to exchange or shift one item with another
Transitive: to switch sth
Ejemplos
In the office, employees switched their desks for a day as part of a team-building exercise.
En la oficina, los empleados cambiaron sus escritorios por un día como parte de un ejercicio de team-building.
04
azotar, fustigar
to use a flexible rod or twig to deliver a light strike
Transitive: to switch sb/sth
Ejemplos
He switched the horse on the flank to urge it forward during the race.
Él azotó al caballo en el flanco para animarlo a avanzar durante la carrera.
Switch
01
interruptor
something such as a button or key that turns a machine, lamp, etc. on or off
Ejemplos
He accidentally bumped into the switch, turning off the power to the computer.
Él accidentalmente chocó con el interruptor, apagando la energía de la computadora.
02
cambio, conmutación
an event in which one thing is substituted for another
03
cambio, conmutación
the act of changing one thing or position for another
04
cambio defensivo, intercambio de marcación
a defensive move where two players exchange their assignments to better guard their opponents
05
látigo, vara
a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment
06
desvío, aguja
a mechanical installation enabling trains to be guided from one track to another
Ejemplos
They maintained the switch regularly for safety.
Mantuvieron el cambio de vía regularmente por seguridad.
07
postizo, trenza postiza
hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure
08
cambio, reversión
a technique used by a wrestler to reverse their opponent's position from the bottom to the top
Ejemplos
With seconds left on the clock, he pulled off a dramatic switch to secure the win.
Con segundos restantes en el reloj, logró un cambio dramático para asegurar la victoria.
09
switch, postura invertida
a skateboarding maneuver that involves riding or performing tricks with the opposite stance from a skater's natural or usual stance
Ejemplos
Switch stance feels awkward at first but gets easier with practice.
Cambiar de postura se siente incómodo al principio pero se vuelve más fácil con la práctica.
10
una persona versátil, un switch
a person who enjoys both topping and bottoming, or alternating between dominant and submissive roles
SlangEjemplos
She loves being a switch; keeps things interesting.
A ella le encanta ser un switch ; mantiene las cosas interesantes.
Árbol Léxico
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