switch

1. Control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit (synset 104379457)
   is a type of: control, controller - a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
   subtypes:

   • commutator - switch for reversing the direction of an electric current
   • cutout - a switch that interrupts an electric circuit in the event of an overload
   • ignition switch - switch that operates a solenoid that closes a circuit to operate the starter
   • button, push, push button - an electrical switch operated by pressing
   • selector, selector switch - a switch that is used to select among alternatives
   • three-point switch, three-way switch - an electric switch that has three terminals; used to control a circuit from two different locations
   • time-switch - a switch set to operate at a desired time
   • on-off switch, on/off switch, toggle, toggle switch - a hinged switch that can assume either of two positions
   same as: electric switch, electrical switch
2. An event in which one thing is substituted for another (synset 107458361)
   "the replacement of lost blood by a transfusion of donor blood"
   is a type of: fluctuation, variation - an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
   same as: permutation, replacement, substitution, transposition
3. Hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair;
   Used by women to give shape to a coiffure (synset 104380035)
   is a type of: false hair, hairpiece, postiche - a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment
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)
   is a type of: railroad, railroad track, railway - a line of track providing a runway for wheels
5. A flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment (synset 104379258)
   is a type of: instrument of punishment - an instrument designed and used to punish a condemned person
   subtypes:

   • birch, birch rod - a switch consisting of a twig or a bundle of twigs from a birch tree; used to hit people as punishment
   • cane - a stiff switch used to hit students as punishment
   • ferule - a switch (a stick or cane or flat paddle) used to punish children
   • ratan, rattan - a switch made from the stems of the rattan palms
6. A basketball maneuver;
   Two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other (synset 100564860)
   is a type of: basketball play - a play executed by a basketball team
7. The act of changing one thing or position for another (synset 100196933)
   "his switch on abortion cost him the election"
   is a type of: change - the action of changing something
   subtypes: switcheroo - a sudden unexpected switch
   same as: shift, switching

1. Change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence (synset 200140571)
   is a type of: change by reversal, reverse, turn - change to the contrary
   same as: exchange, switch over
2. Exchange or give (something) in exchange for (synset 202263812)
   is a type of: change, exchange, interchange - give to, and receive from, one another
   same as: swap, swop, trade
3. Lay aside, abandon, or leave for another (synset 200551194)
   "switch to a different brand of beer"; "She switched psychiatrists"; "The car changed lanes"
   subtypes:

   • transition - make or undergo a transition (from one state or system to another)
   • shift - change gears
   • break - change suddenly from one tone quality or register to another
   • channel-surf, surf - switch channels, on television
   • jump, leap - pass abruptly from one state or topic to another
   • diphthongise, diphthongize - change from a simple vowel to a diphthong
   • cut - make an abrupt change of image or sound
   • break - change directions suddenly
   same as: change, shift
   verb group:

   • change, commute, convert, exchange - exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
   • change - change clothes; put on different clothes
4. Make a shift in or exchange of (synset 200380830)
   "First Joe led; then we switched"
   is a type of: alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
   subtypes:

   • back - shift to a counterclockwise direction
   • veer - shift to a clockwise direction
   same as: change over, shift
5. Cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation (synset 201512805)
   "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"
   is a type of: engage, lock, mesh, operate - keep engaged
   subtypes:

   • switch on, turn on - cause to operate by flipping a switch
   • cut, switch off, turn off, turn out - cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch
   same as: flip, throw
6. Flog with or as if with a flexible rod (synset 201414284)
   is a type of: flog, lash, lather, slash, strap, trounce, welt, whip - beat severely with a whip or rod
7. Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action) (synset 200121486)
   is a type of: change by reversal, reverse, turn - change to the contrary
   same as: alternate, flip, flip-flop, interchange, tack

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