switch

/swˈɪt‍ʃ/

/ˈswɪtʃ/

[noun] [verb]

Switch

[NOUN]

something such as a button or key that turns a machine, lamp, etc. on or off

synonyms : electric switch

electrical switch

an event in which one thing is substituted for another

synonyms : permutation

replacement

substitution

transposition

the act of changing one thing or position for another

synonyms : shift

switching

a basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other

a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment

railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock

hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure

to switch

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to change from one thing to another

synonyms : exchange

switch over

exchange or give (something) in exchange for

synonyms : swap

swop

trade

lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

synonyms : change

shift

make a shift in or exchange of

synonyms : change over

shift

reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

synonyms : alternate

cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

synonyms : flip

throw

flog with or as if with a flexible rod

Examples

1. The electrical switch turns on and off the lights in the room.

2. She felt for the light switch in the dark room.

3. She reached blindly for the light switch.

4. This store is famous for its bait and switch tactics.

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