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To have transferred into another vehicle (train, bus, etc.)
“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.”
Past tense for to change the emphasis, direction, or focus of
“Eventually, I managed to switch the conversation to them and their lives.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for to take or perform in turns, changing back and forth or in succession
Past tense for to cause (two or more things) to exchange places
Past tense for to exert a modifying or controlling influence on
Past tense for to transform into something more beautiful or elevated
Past tense for to toggle something, such as a switch
Past tense for to change the emphasis, direction, or focus of
Past tense for to use or add in place of
Past tense for to move (someone or something) from one place to another
Past tense for to change the position or order of something
Past tense for to change from breastfeeding to feeding solid food
Past tense for to perform a role in place of another player
Reversed in orientation
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