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switch Definition and Meaning in English (switch definition)

noun
Synonyms:changeexchangeswap
Quick Answer • Definition

Switch definition: A device for making and breaking the connection in an electric circuit.

Definitions of Switch

  1. 1noun

    A device for making and breaking the connection in an electric circuit.

  2. 2verb

    To change the position, direction, or focus of something.

  3. 3verb

    To operate an electrical switch to turn a device on or off.

Example Sentences

casual

“Please turn off the light switch before leaving.”

casual

“They decided to switch their roles for a day.”

casual

“The train will switch tracks at the next station.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseswitched
present participleswitching
nounswitchover
agent nounswitcher
adjectiveswitchable

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

switch offphrasal_verb

To turn off an electrical device.

switch onphrasal_verb

To turn on an electrical device.

switch overphrasal_verb

To change from one system or activity to another.

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Switch definition: A device for making and breaking the connection in an electric circuit.
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'Switch' translates to 'switch' in English. Switch definition: A device for making and breaking the connection in an electric circuit.
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