switch
/swɪtʃ/switch
VERBDefinition of switch
If you switch something, you change it to something else.
Example: He switched his book with mine.
If you switch a light or machine on, you change something so that it has power and can work.
Example: She sat up in bed and switched on the light.
If you switch a light or machine off, you change something so that it doesn't have power and can't work.
Example: I switched off the computer and went to bed.
If you switch over to something, you change to it, often with no plan to change back to the first thing.
Example: We used to watch CNN, but we've switched over to BBC World News.
If you switch gears, you change the way you think or act to match a particular situation.
Example: When I come home from work, it takes me a while to switch gears.
switch
EXAMPLESExamples of switch
He switched his book with mine.
Example sentenceWe switched to a cheaper brand of coffee.
Example sentenceShe sat up in bed and switched on the light.
Example sentenceI switched off the computer and went to bed.
Example sentenceWe used to watch CNN, but we've switched over to BBC World News.
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