switch

noun
UK: /swɪtʃ/
US: /swɪtʃ/

  1. A small object you push up or down to turn electricity on or off.

    1. Please, can you switch the light on? [ ] [ ]
    2. The engineer flipped the switch, and the machinery roared back to life after maintenance. [ ] [ ]

  2. A change from one thing to another.

    1. I made the switch to a new phone last week. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company announced a switch in strategy to focus on sustainable practices for growth. [ ] [ ]

  3. A device used to redirect electrical signals or power.

    1. Connect the cable to the switch for internet access. [ ] [ ]
    2. The network switch handles the routing of data packets across the entire office building. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

lever button swap convert flick alter exchange change shift
switch verb

  1. To change from one thing to another.

    1. I will switch jobs soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. Let's switch seats so you can see the stage better during the performance tonight. [ ] [ ]

  2. To replace one thing with another.

    1. Can we switch places? [ ] [ ]
    2. The chef decided to switch the recipe slightly to enhance the overall flavor. [ ] [ ]

  3. To turn something on or off using a switch.

    1. Switch off the lights. [ ] [ ]
    2. Remember to switch the alarm on before leaving the house in the early morning. [ ] [ ]
switch adjective

  1. To change suddenly or unexpectedly.

    1. Her mood is switch. [ ] [ ]
    2. The weather in this region is switch, alternating between sunshine and rain rapidly. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "switch" in English means: A small object you push up or down to turn electricity on or off., A change from one thing to another., A device used to redirect electrical signals or power..

The phonetic transcription of "switch" is /swɪtʃ/ in British English and /swɪtʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "switch": lever, button, swap, convert, flick, alter, exchange, change, shift.

Example usage of "switch": "Please, can you switch the light on?". More examples on the page.