Tra từ switch - Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

switch [switch switches switched switching] noun, verb BrE [swɪtʃ] NAmE [swɪtʃ]
noun
1. a small device that you press or move up and down in order to turn a light or piece of electrical equipment on and off
•a light switch
•an on-off switch
• That was in the days before electricity was available at the flick of a switch.
• Which switch do I press to turn it off?
•to throw a switch (= to move a large switch)
2. a change from one thing to another, especially when this is sudden and complete
•~ (in/of sth) a switch of priorities
•~ (from A to B) She made the switch from full-time to part-time work when her first child was born.
•a policy switch
3. (NAmE)the ↑points on a railway/railroad line
4. a thin stick that bends easily
•a riding switch

Word Origin:
late 16th cent. (denoting a thin tapering riding whip): probably from Low German.

Example Bank:
•I couldn't find the off switch on the remote control.
•Someone threw a switch and the electricity went off.
•The heater is on a timer switch.
•The light operates by a timer switch.
•The mains switch is in the cupboard under the stairs.
•The master switch is under the stairs.
•The pilot reached across to the huge bank of switches on his right and flicked a couple.
•The team's manager made a shrewd tactical switch in defence.
•There will be no overnight switch away from old voting habits.
•This switch controls the heating system.
•We fitted dimmer switches in all the bedrooms.
•her switch from full-time to part-time work
•in the days before electricity was available at the flick of a switch
•the recent switches between direct and indirect taxation
•the switch for the air conditioning
•theatre directors who make the switch over to films
•their abrupt switch in allegiance
•He has vehemently opposed the policy switch.
•to throw a switch
Derived: ↑switch off ▪ ↑switch on ▪ ↑switch over ▪ ↑switch something on ▪ ↑switch something over

verb
1. intransitive, transitive to change or make sth change from one thing to another
•~ (over) (from sth) (to sth) We're in the process of switching over to a new system of invoicing.
•~ between A and B Press these two keys to switch between documents on screen.
•~ sth (over) (from sth) (to sth) The meeting has been switched to next week.
•When did you switch jobs?
2. transitive to exchange one thing for another
Syn: ↑swap
•~ sth The dates of the last two exams have been switched.
•~ sth over/around/round I see you've switched the furniture around (= changed its position).
•~ sth with sth Do you think she'll notice if I switch my glass with hers?
3. intransitive, transitive to do sb else's job for a short time or work during different hours so that they can do your job or work during your usual hours
Syn: ↑swap
•~ (with sb) I can't work next weekend— will you switch with me?
•~ sth (with sb) Have you been able to switch your shift with anyone?
•~ (sth) (over/around/round) Can we switch our shifts around?
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Word Origin:
late 16th cent. (denoting a thin tapering riding whip): probably from Low German.

Example Bank:
•He decided to switch tactics.
•He switched his allegiance from the British to the French.
•My mind suddenly switched back to my conversation with Jeremy.
•The remote control allows you to switch easily between TV channels.
•We asked them if they would switch places with us.
•Do you think she'll notice if I switch my glass with hers?
•I see you've switched the furniture around.
•We're in the process of switching over to a new system of invoicing.