switch

Noun
  1. Control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit (synset 104379457)
  2. An event in which one thing is substituted for another (synset 107458361)
    "the replacement of lost blood by a transfusion of donor blood"
  3. Hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair;
    Used by women to give shape to a coiffure (synset 104380035)
  4. Railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections;
    Used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock (synset 104379843)
  5. A flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment (synset 104379258)
  6. A basketball maneuver;
    Two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other (synset 100564860)
  7. The act of changing one thing or position for another (synset 100196933)
    "his switch on abortion cost him the election"
Verb
  1. Change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence (synset 200140571)
  2. Exchange or give (something) in exchange for (synset 202263812)
  3. Lay aside, abandon, or leave for another (synset 200551194)
    "switch to a different brand of beer"; "She switched psychiatrists"; "The car changed lanes"
  4. Make a shift in or exchange of (synset 200380830)
    "First Joe led; then we switched"
  5. Cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation (synset 201512805)
    "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"
  6. Flog with or as if with a flexible rod (synset 201414284)
  7. Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action) (synset 200121486)

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