Switch (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make a shift in or exchange of; "First Joe led; then we switched".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- I switched accounts because the old one was no longer needed.
- The group switched from a picnic to an indoor gathering due to bad weather.
- They will switch roles in the play to try something different.
- First Sarah led the discussion; then we switched and her brother took over.
- The band switched from rock to a pop music style as their main influence.
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Meaning 2
Flog with or as if with a flexible rod.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- She grabbed a long, thin switch from the tree to switch him for his mischievous behavior.
- He was threatened to be switched by the strict teacher for disrupting the class.
- The mother's warning to switch him for talking back was enough to silence the child.
- A switch made from a willow branch was used to punish those who disobeyed the rules.
- Those found breaking the rules would be switched by the school authorities as a form of punishment.
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Meaning 3
Lay aside, abandon, or leave for another; "switch to a different brand of beer"; "She switched psychiatrists"; "The car changed lanes".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- He decided to switch banks because of the new policy changes at his current bank.
- The driver had to switch lanes quickly to avoid the collision.
- The company will switch suppliers once the contract expires.
- They're considering switching to a vegetarian diet for health reasons.
- After the poor service, she switched to a different hair salon downtown.
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Meaning 4
Change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- I'm going to switch the schedule around so that we have more free time on the weekends.
- They will switch the batting order for the next game to see if it improves their chances of winning.
- Let's switch the decorations in the living room to give it a fresh look.
- She decided to switch the order of her presentation to make it more engaging for the audience.
- The coach will switch the positions of the players to give them more experience.
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Meaning 5
Cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Switch on the television to check the latest news update.
- Please switch the air conditioner to make the room cooler.
- Can you switch the alarm off so we don't wake the neighbors.
- The pilot must switch the engine to get the plane started.
- The stagehand needs to switch the lights to change the scenery.
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Meaning 6
Exchange or give (something) in exchange for.
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- She switched her old laptop for a newer model at the electronics store.
- The two coworkers switched tasks to better utilize their skills.
- They agreed to switch apartments, as his location was more convenient for her work.
- I want to switch my health insurance plan for one with lower premiums.
- The company will switch the free gift they offer with every purchase to a new item next month.
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Meaning 7
Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action).
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The politician decided to switch her stance on the controversial issue after public backlash.
- She's going to switch from being an introvert to being the life of the party when it's her birthday.
- The ship will soon switch course and head in the opposite direction to avoid the storm.
- If the situation doesn't improve, we'll have to switch our strategy and try something different.
- We'll switch from offense to defense to protect our lead in the game's final minutes.