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Meanings of switch in English

Russian
переключатель
Portuguese
chave
Catalan
interruptor
Spanish
interruptor
Wikidata

Electrical component that can break an electrical circuit.

Related terms
переключатель
Spanish
sustitución

An event in which one thing is substituted for another.

sustitución
Portuguese
mudança
Catalan
canvi
Spanish
cambio

The act of changing one thing or position for another.

mudança
Portuguese
trocar
Catalan
canviar
Spanish
alternar

Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

trocar
Usage of switch in English
1
But public health advocates expect that teenagers will simply switch to menthol.
Reuters
2
The government said it wanted to switch to a points-based immigration system.
The Irish Times
3
The key is for countries to switch to renewable energy, Gore said.
The Guardian
4
However, Maier says he is already seeing investment switch to the continent.
The Guardian
5
When Facebook flipped the switch on News Feed, however, users were outraged.
Wired
6
Bought and paid for ages ago, said Jack, flicking a light switch.
Street magic
7
Here's an example script that gathers information about interfaces on a switch:
Essential snmp, 2nd edition
8
I believe you can switch to us today, and you'll be fine.
The Guardian
9
And coordinated action would help, otherwise firms could simply switch between jurisdictions.
Reuters
10
Furthermore, many multinationals intend to switch to the euro in early 2000.
The Irish Times
11
Each key has its own individual switch, with a true actuation point.
Wired
12
This might not be the best time to flip that switch, however.
Reuters
13
A mass collective switch is our best chance of making that happen.
The Guardian
14
Perhaps you've absorbed enough information for now and need to switch off?
Independent.ie
15
Please continue to use electricity sparingly and to switch off non-essential appliances.
The South African
16
Such a switch would also increase energy security while improving local environments.
Reuters
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Common
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Common
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