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What is another word for Switch? – 310 Switch Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    toggle flip change shift exchange substitute replace alternate flip-flop trade swap convert transform commute transpose transfer divert deflect veer turn reverse invert commute modulate vary modify adjust regulate swap interchange flip commutate divert shift changeover conversion substitution replacement transposition exchange trade barter reciprocate revert turn alter amend revise redo reform reorganize rearrange reconfigure reorient realign readjust recalibrate

    Meaning of Switch

    The primary meaning of the word "switch" is to change or exchange something, such as a position, direction, or course of action.

    Definitions

    • A device for making and breaking electrical connections, or for selecting one of several circuits
    • A change from one thing to another, such as a switch from one activity to another
    • A slender, flexible branch or twig, especially one used as a whip
    • A railway switch, or a point at which a railway line divides into two or more branches

    Etymology of Switch

    The word "switch" has its origins in Old English "swic" or "swich", meaning a whip or a switch, and is related to the Old Norse "svik", also meaning a switch or a whip
    The word has been used in English since the 14th century, initially to refer to a flexible branch or twig used as a whip, and later to refer to a device for making and breaking electrical connections

    Example Uses

    • She flipped the switch to turn on the lights
    • The company will switch to a new supplier next month
    • The train switched tracks at the junction
    • He used a switch to discipline the horse

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    retain maintain keep preserve conserve hold stick stay remain continue persevere persist keep uphold sustain support cling adhere cleave cohere conserve retain preserve maintain keep uphold sustain stay continue persist persevere keep retain maintain stick cling

    Related Nouns

    circuit device connection plug socket outlet switchboard toggle button lever handle knob dial control panel board railway track line route path course direction channel conduit pipe tube wire cable link bond tie knot fastener clamp hook latch catch hinge joint seam connection interface terminal station hub center network system grid matrix array sequence series chain string thread fiber filament wire rope cord cable link bond tie

    Related Verbs

    toggle flip change shift exchange substitute replace alternate flip-flop trade swap convert transform commute transpose transfer divert deflect veer turn reverse invert commute modulate vary modify adjust regulate switch flip turn shift change alter amend revise redo reform reorganize rearrange reconfigure reorient realign readjust recalibrate

    Related Adjectives

    electrical electronic mechanical manual automatic remote wireless flexible slender thin narrow whip-like twig-like branch-like slender supple pliable pliant flexible adaptable variable changeable alterable modifiable adjustable regulable convertible transformable commutative transposable divertible deflectable reversible invertible commutable modular variable adaptable flexible resilient responsive sensitive reactive interactive dynamic active operative functional operational working effective efficient economical convenient practical handy useful versatile multifaceted multilateral multidimensional complex complicated intricate involved convoluted tortuous sinuous winding twisting turning serpentine zigzag zigzagging fluctuating vacillating wavering hesitating indecisive uncertain doubtful questionable ambiguous obscure enigmatic mysterious puzzling perplexing baffling confusing disconcerting unsettling disturbing troubling worrisome bothersome annoying irritating vexing frustrating infuriating exasperating maddening enraging inflaming infl