Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

switch

verb/noun
/swɪtʃ/
Definition
A device for making and breaking the connection in an electric circuit.
Examples
  • Don’t forget to switch off the lights when you leave the room.
  • He flipped the switch to turn on the fan.
  • She used a switch to change the input on the TV.
Meaning
To change from one position, direction, or state to another.
Synonyms
  • toggle
  • change
  • exchange
  • shift