to switch
01
byta, växla
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
Exempel
She used to be a waitress before switching to law.
Hon var servitris innan hon bytte till juridik.
02
byta, växla
to swap one thing with another
Ditransitive: to switch sth for sth
Exempel
The company switched its office furniture for ergonomic chairs and standing desks to promote better posture.
Företaget bytte ut kontorsmöblerna mot ergonomiska stolar och stående skrivbord för att främja en bättre hållning.
03
byta, växla
to exchange or shift one item with another
Transitive: to switch sth
Exempel
The actors decided to switch roles for the final rehearsal, allowing each one to experience the other's character firsthand.
Skådespelarna bestämde sig för att byta roller under den sista repetitionen, vilket gjorde att var och en kunde uppleva den andras karaktär direkt.
04
piska, ge rapp
to use a flexible rod or twig to deliver a light strike
Transitive: to switch sb/sth
Exempel
The farmer switched the cows with a twig to move them from one pasture to another.
Bonden ledde korna med en kvist för att flytta dem från en betesmark till en annan.
Switch
01
strömbrytare, knapp
something such as a button or key that turns a machine, lamp, etc. on or off
Exempel
They installed a dimmer switch to adjust the brightness of the lights in the living room.
De installerade en dimmerbrytare för att justera ljusstyrkan i vardagsrummet.
02
förändring, omkoppling
an event in which one thing is substituted for another
03
förändring, omkoppling
the act of changing one thing or position for another
04
defensiv byt, markeringsbyte
a defensive move where two players exchange their assignments to better guard their opponents
05
piska, ris
a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment
06
växel, spårväxel
a mechanical installation enabling trains to be guided from one track to another
Exempel
The switch allowed trains to move between the main line and siding.
Växeln gjorde det möjligt för tåg att röra sig mellan huvudspåret och sidospåret.
07
peruk, hårtillbehör
hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure
08
växling, omvändning
a technique used by a wrestler to reverse their opponent's position from the bottom to the top
Exempel
The wrestler executed a flawless switch to escape from his opponent's hold.
Brottaren utförde en felfri växling för att undkomma motståndarens grepp.
09
switch, omvänd stans
a skateboarding maneuver that involves riding or performing tricks with the opposite stance from a skater's natural or usual stance
Exempel
The skateboarding competition had a special round for switch.
Skateboardtävlingen hade en speciell omgång för switch.
10
en mångsidig person, en switch
a person who enjoys both topping and bottoming, or alternating between dominant and submissive roles
SlangExempel
That switch energy makes dating easier.
Den switch-energin gör dejtandet enklare.
Lexikalt Träd
switcher
switching
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