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Meaning of switch
The primary meaning of the word "switch" is to change or exchange one thing for another, or to change from one thing to another.
Etymology of switch
The word "switch" originated in the mid-16th century, from the Old English word "swician", which means "to scourge or lash", and the Middle English word "swich", which means "a whip or a switch"
Initially, the word referred to a thin, flexible branch or shoot, especially one used as a whip or a scourge
Over time, the word's meaning expanded to include the concept of changing or exchanging one thing for another
Synonyms
change
shift
exchange
substitute
replace
alter
modify
flip
toggle
commute
transpose
convert
transform
reverse
divert
redirect
turn
exchange
trade
swap
interchange
flip-flop
trade-off
trade-in
conversion
alteration
modification
revision
overhaul
reform
rearrange
reorganize
reconfigure
readjust
recalibrate
Definitions
- To change or exchange one thing for another
- * To change from one thing to another, such as a task, activity, or direction
- * A device for making and breaking electrical connections, or for selecting one of several paths for an electric current
Usage Examples
- I'm going to switch to a new phone plan that offers more data
- * Can you switch the lights on, please?
- * The company will switch to a new software system next month