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A device for making and breaking the connection in an electric circuit
“Haley quickly flipped the switch to start the projector, but nothing happened and she frowned.”
An act of changing to or adopting one thing in place of another
“There is an awkward pause, and I decide that a switch of subjects is in order.”
A direct exchange or swap of one thing for another
“It is clear that these two couples are mismated and a hypothetical switch of partners would make the marriages more compatible.”
An act of changing one's mind, opinion or course of direction
“The moment would seem opportune for a switch in the direction of exploration.”
A slender, flexible shoot cut from a tree
“My mother made me go out and cut off my own switch from a tree and sit in my room with it.”
A long, thin and pliant instrument used for striking or flogging
“I've been hit with slippers, with a dustpan, and even with a switch cut from the cherry tree in our backyard.”
A rapid and spasmodic movement up and down or from side to side
“Its teeth barred at the sight and, with a switch of its tail, it was in full flight.”
A hard strike or hit
“The horse decided he didn't want another switch on the rump and took off smartly to avoid the swat.”
A thin straight bar, especially of wood or metal
A crafty, and typically underhanded, means to achieve one's aims
A head of real or synthetic hair worn on the head
A situation of panic or disorder
Networking device that directs data packets between networks
The act of whipping or being whipped
A particular part or feature of something
An option allowing a change in the method of operation of a device or system
The part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled
To substitute (two items) for each other
“The two of us decided this was a good time to switch roles where he would be the hoist operator, and I would be the swimmer.”
To change the emphasis, direction, or focus of
“Eventually, I managed to switch the conversation to them and their lives.”
To move jerkily from side to side or up and down
“I've seen horses that would switch their tails just from being tied, and I've had colts that would switch their tails when you went to halter break them.”
To lash or strike repeatedly, especially with a long pliable instrument
“When you get there, just switch the horse under the left ear, and beg him to be off home.”
To strike or hit repeatedly
“If this Westford farmer had possessed and used the newly patented cow's tail-holder, the cow would not have been able to switch him in the face.”
To cause (two or more things) to exchange places
To exert a modifying or controlling influence on
To toggle something, such as a switch
To change the emphasis, direction, or focus of
To move (someone or something) from one place to another
To change from breastfeeding to feeding solid food
To perform a role in place of another player
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