Definitions
There are 16 meanings of the word
Switch.
How to pronounce switch:
US
Switch - as a noun
Control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
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An event in which one thing is substituted for another
Example: "The replacement of lost blood by a transfusion of donor blood"
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Hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure
Railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock
A flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment
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A basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other
The act of changing one thing or position for another
Example: "His switch on abortion cost him the election"
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Switch - as a verb
Change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
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Lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
Example: "Switch to a different brand of beer"
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Make a shift in or exchange of
Example: "First joe led; then we switched"
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Cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
Example: "Switch on the light"
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Flog with or as if with a flexible rod
Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
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Switch - as an adjective
Pertaining to riding with the front and back feet swapped round compared to one's normal position.
Pertaining to skiing backwards.
Example Sentences
"Can you please turn off the light switch?"
"I need to find the power switch for the computer."
"Don't forget to flick the switch when you leave the room."
"She accidentally pressed the wrong switch and the alarm went off."
"Could you check if the switch on the wall is for the fan?"
Word Game Points
Is SWITCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, switch is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SWITCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is SWITCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, switch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSWITCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is SWITCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, switch is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSWITCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
