Noun | 1. | switch - control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit Synonyms: electric switch, electrical switch |
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3. | switch - hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure | |
4. | switch - railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock | |
5. | switch - a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment | |
6. | switch - a basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other | |
7. | switch - the act of changing one thing or position for another; "his switch on abortion cost him the election" | |
Verb | 1. | switch - change over, change around, or switch over Synonyms: switch over, exchange |
2. | switch - exchange or give (something) in exchange for | |
3. | switch - lay aside, abandon, or leave for another; "switch to a different brand of beer"; "She switched psychiatrists"; "The car changed lanes" | |
4. | switch - make a shift in or exchange of; "First Joe led; then we switched" Synonyms: change over, shift | |
5. | switch - cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever" | |
6. | switch - flog with or as if with a flexible rod | |
7. | switch - reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action) |
1. | (programming) | switch - switch statement. | |
2. | (software) | switch - command line option. | |
3. | (networking) | switch - packet switch, circuit switch. |