Switch

Pronunciation: /ˈswɪtʃ/

Switch (noun)

  1. A small device you press or flip to turn lights on or off.
  2. A device that changes the direction of an electric current.
  3. A device that moves train tracks to change the train's direction.

Examples

  • Press the switch to turn on the light.
  • The fan is controlled by a wall switch.

Common collocations: light switch, power switch, toggle switch, switch in policy, switch of roles

Switch (verb)

  1. To change from one thing to another.
  2. To exchange roles or tasks with someone else.

Examples

  • They decided to switch seats for a better view.
  • You can switch places with me if you want.

Synonyms of Switch

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Switch

  • — when referring to making something stable or permanent
  • — when referring to keeping something unchanged