noun Download 🔗Share A bundle of thin sticks, typically made of wood, sometimes bond in such a way that binding can be moved so that it varies the tightness of the binding. Examples : "The carpenter used the switch to adjust the tightness of the wooden crate's binding. " material item essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow. Examples : "The light switch flickered, then turned the room brightly lit. " device electronics technology electric utility machine essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A change or exchange. Examples : "The switch from morning classes to afternoon classes was a big change for the students. " action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A movable section of railroad track which allows the train to be directed down one of two destination tracks; (set of) points. Examples : "The train engineer carefully operated the switch, directing the train onto the platform track. " technical machine vehicle direction essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A slender woody plant stem used as a whip; a thin, flexible rod, associated with corporal punishment in the United States. Examples : "The teacher used a switch to discipline the misbehaving student. " plant utensil item tradition culture history education essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A command line notation allowing specification of optional behavior. Examples : "Use the /b switch to specify black-and-white printing." computing technology technical essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A programming construct that takes different actions depending on the value of an expression. Examples : "2004, "Curt", Can I use IF statements, and still use switches? (on newsgroup microsoft.public.word.mailmerge.fields)" computing technology technical electronics logic essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A networking device connecting multiple wires, allowing them to communicate simultaneously, when possible. Compare to the less efficient hub device that solely duplicates network packets to each wire. Examples : "The school's network switch allows multiple students to download files from the server simultaneously. " electronics computing internet communication signal device technology machine system technical essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A system of specialized relays, computer hardware, or other equipment which allows the interconnection of a calling party's telephone line with any called party's line. Examples : "The telephone switch connected my mom's call to her sister's line. " technology electronics communication system machine device technical essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A mechanism within DNA that activates or deactivates a gene. Examples : "The switch in the gene activated the production of extra enzymes. " biology biochemistry organism function essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (BDSM) One who is willing to take either a submissive or a dominant role in a sexual relationship. Examples : "My friend, a switch, enjoys exploring both dominant and submissive roles in their BDSM relationship. " sex person human attitude being essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A separate mass or tress of hair, or of some substance (such as jute) made to resemble hair, formerly worn on the head by women. Examples : "The woman wore a beautiful switch of dark braids in her hair. " appearance body style essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To exchange. Examples : "I want to switch this red dress for a green one." action business essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To change (something) to the specified state using a switch. Examples : "Switch the light on." electronics device technology machine electric essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To whip or hit with a switch. Examples : "The teacher switched the student's hand with a ruler. " action body essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To turn from one railway track to another; to transfer by a switch; generally with off, from, etc. Examples : "to switch off a train; to switch a car from one track to another" technology machine vehicle utility essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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adjective Download 🔗Share Pertaining to riding with the front and back feet swapped round compared to one's normal position. Examples : "My younger brother learned to ride his bike with a switch stance, placing his left foot on the pedal in front. " sport essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Pertaining to skiing backwards. Examples : "My sister is a very skilled switch skier. " "My skiing instructor said my technique was good, but I needed to practice my switch turns. " sport essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading