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switch

/ˈswɪʧ/

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noun

plural switches

[count] a small device that starts or stops the flow of electricity to something (such as a lamp or a machine) when it is pressed or moved up and down

She flicked a switch and turned the lamp/lights on.

a light/dimmer switch

He threw the switch to stop the machine. - see also dip switch, toggle switch

a sudden change from one thing to another - usually singular

a switch from the old way of doing things

There has been a switch in plans. [=the plans have changed]

If you're not happy in your current job, maybe it's time to make a switch (to another job).

He says he'll do it himself. Well, that's a switch. [=that's something unusual] - see also bait and switch

US :a device for moving the rails of a track so that a train may be turned from one track to another

a thin stick that can be easily bent

verb

switches; switched; switching

to make a change from one thing to another :to start doing or using something that is different [no obj]

I switched to a new doctor.

He kept switching back and forth between topics.

She switched back to/from her original insurance company.

We switched over to a different telephone service. [+ obj]

Why did you switch jobs?

to make a change from one thing to another by turning or pushing a button or moving a switch, lever, etc. [no obj]

He switched (over) to a different channel. [+ obj]

Stop switching channels.

[+ obj] :to change or replace (something) with another thing

They switched places/positions/roles/sides.

He switched (around) his last two appointments.

(US) He is going to switch (shifts) with me Monday. [=he will work my shift and I will work his shift on Monday]

switch gears

xem gear

switch off

[phrasal verb]

switch (something) off or switch off (something) :to turn off (something) by turning or pushing a button or moving a switch, lever, etc.

He switched off the light/lamp.

informal :to stop paying attention

When the topic turned to the stock market, he switched off. [=tuned out]

switch on

[phrasal verb]

switch (something) on or switch on (something) :to turn on (something) by turning or pushing a button or moving a switch, lever, etc.

I switched on the TV and watched the news.

* Các từ tương tự:
switchback, switchblade, switchboard, switcheroo, switch-hitter