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switch

The correct spelling is switch.

How to pronounce switch

/swɪtʃ/
noun

IPA: /swɪtʃ/

Say it like: Swi-ch

The correct spelling is switch. 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. For example: "Use the /b switch to specify black-and-white printing."

Usage Examples

Use the /b switch to specify black-and-white printing.

2004, "Curt", Can I use IF statements, and still use switches? (on newsgroup microsoft.public.word.mailmerge.fields)

I want to switch this red dress for a green one.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.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.
  2. 2.A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow.
  3. 3.A change or exchange.
  4. 4.A movable section of railroad track which allows the train to be directed down one of two destination tracks; (set of) points.
  5. 5.A slender woody plant stem used as a whip; a thin, flexible rod, associated with corporal punishment in the United States.

verb

  1. 1.To exchange.
  2. 2.To change (something) to the specified state using a switch.
  3. 3.To whip or hit with a switch.
  4. 4.To change places, tasks, etc.
  5. 5.To get angry suddenly; to quickly or unreasonably become enraged.

adjective

  1. 1.Pertaining to riding with the front and back feet swapped round compared to one's normal position.
  2. 2.Pertaining to skiing backwards.

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