switch
[ˈswɪtʃ]
1
switch
noun
- a small device that starts or stops the flow of electricity to something (such as a lamp or a machine) when it is pressed or moved up and down
- a sudden change from one thing to another—usually singular
- a device for moving the rails of a track so that a train may be turned from one track to another
2
switch
verb
- to make a change from one thing to another : to start doing or using something that is different
- to make a change from one thing to another by turning or pushing a button or moving a switch, lever, etc.
- to change or replace (something) with another thing
