Switch
noun
A device for turning electricity on and off.
He turned on the light using the switch next to the door.
Often appears as...
- light switch
- switch position
verb
To change or exchange something.
I need to switch my phone provider because the current one is too expensive.
Often appears as...
- switch sides
- switch roles
noun
A change or exchange.
There has been a switch in the team's tactics since the new coach arrived.
Often appears as...
- role switch
- policy switch
noun
In computing, a device that directs data from one network to another.
The network switch is used for connecting multiple computers together in a network.
Often appears as...
- network switch
- ethernet switch
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A thin, flexible piece of wood used for hitting, especially for punishment.
In the old days, parents sometimes disciplined children using a switch.
Often appears as...
- get a switch
- cut a switch
Usage tips
Disapproving
Historical
noun
A device for turning electricity on and off.
He turned on the light using the switch next to the door.
Often appears as...
- light switch
- switch position
verb
To change or exchange something.
I need to switch my phone provider because the current one is too expensive.
Often appears as...
- switch sides
- switch roles
noun
A change or exchange.
There has been a switch in the team's tactics since the new coach arrived.
Often appears as...
- role switch
- policy switch
noun
In computing, a device that directs data from one network to another.
The network switch is used for connecting multiple computers together in a network.
Often appears as...
- network switch
- ethernet switch
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A thin, flexible piece of wood used for hitting, especially for punishment.
In the old days, parents sometimes disciplined children using a switch.
Often appears as...
- get a switch
- cut a switch
Usage tips
Disapproving
Historical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Often involves pushing, flipping or turning the switch to operate.
Flip the switch upwards to turn on the lights.
Pro Tip 2/3Immediate Effect
The action of switching usually results in an instant response.
When you hit the switch, the machine starts.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Locations
Switches are often found on walls for lights or on devices for operation.
The emergency switch is located by the door.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Often involves pushing, flipping or turning the switch to operate.
Flip the switch upwards to turn on the lights.
Pro Tip 2/3Immediate Effect
The action of switching usually results in an instant response.
When you hit the switch, the machine starts.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Locations
Switches are often found on walls for lights or on devices for operation.
The emergency switch is located by the door.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Often involves pushing, flipping or turning the switch to operate.
Flip the switch upwards to turn on the lights.
Pro Tip 2/3Immediate Effect
The action of switching usually results in an instant response.
When you hit the switch, the machine starts.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Locations
Switches are often found on walls for lights or on devices for operation.
The emergency switch is located by the door.
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Why is it so hard to...
Even if we solved those problems, we might face new ones. Cancer cells are masters of adaptation, adjusting their molecular and cellular characteristics to survive under stress. When they're bombarded by radiation or chemotherapy, some cancer cells can effectively switch on protective shields
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How to create a great...
exactly what the company does but these names can be a mouthful and are much harder to own and protect acronyms like ge and bp are just shorthand versions of descriptive names some acronyms are more strategic kentucky fried chicken switched to kfc because fried chicken didn't sound too
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Would you sacrifice one...
It's popular because it forces us to think about how to choose when there are no good choices. Do we pick the action with the best outcome or stick to a moral code that prohibits causing someone's death? In one survey, about 90% of respondents said that it's okay to flip the switch,
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Can you solve the virus...
It seems like you're out of luck, unless you look at the rules carefully and notice an important exception. It's true that once you activate the switch in a contaminated room, it's destroyed and you can never go back. But there's one room that wasn't contaminated - the entrance.
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The benefits of a...
in cross-language tests, it also showed that the effort and attention needed to switch between languages triggered more activity in, and potentially strengthened, the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. This is the part of the brain that plays a large role
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Global Warming 101 PIPE...
extinction although much remains to be learned about global warming many organizations advocate cutting greenhouse gas emissions to reduce the impact of global warming consumers can help by saving energy around the house switching to compact
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Defending a Monkey Harem...
The family man backs towards one of his more loyal wives, calling for support. One of the youngsters suddenly switches from mother to father. This should calm things down With the youngster attached, the father's protected,
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What happens when our...
B, why haven't the chimpanzees flicked the off switch to humanity, or the Neanderthals? They certainly had reasons. We have an off switch, for example, right here. The reason is that we are an intelligent adversary;
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Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
family man backs towards one of his more loyal wives calling for support one of the youngsters suddenly switches from mother to father this should calm things down
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Panda Doesn't Realise...
By removing one cub at birth and then switching them throughout the day and night, keepers are able to encourage panda mothers to feed both siblings,
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Why is it so hard to...
Even if we solved those problems, we might face new ones. Cancer cells are masters of adaptation, adjusting their molecular and cellular characteristics to survive under stress. When they're bombarded by radiation or chemotherapy, some cancer cells can effectively switch on protective shields
Video examples
How to create a great...
exactly what the company does but these names can be a mouthful and are much harder to own and protect acronyms like ge and bp are just shorthand versions of descriptive names some acronyms are more strategic kentucky fried chicken switched to kfc because fried chicken didn't sound too
Video examples
Would you sacrifice one...
It's popular because it forces us to think about how to choose when there are no good choices. Do we pick the action with the best outcome or stick to a moral code that prohibits causing someone's death? In one survey, about 90% of respondents said that it's okay to flip the switch,
Video examples
Can you solve the virus...
It seems like you're out of luck, unless you look at the rules carefully and notice an important exception. It's true that once you activate the switch in a contaminated room, it's destroyed and you can never go back. But there's one room that wasn't contaminated - the entrance.
Video examples
The benefits of a...
in cross-language tests, it also showed that the effort and attention needed to switch between languages triggered more activity in, and potentially strengthened, the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. This is the part of the brain that plays a large role
Video examples
Global Warming 101 PIPE...
extinction although much remains to be learned about global warming many organizations advocate cutting greenhouse gas emissions to reduce the impact of global warming consumers can help by saving energy around the house switching to compact
Video examples
Defending a Monkey Harem...
The family man backs towards one of his more loyal wives, calling for support. One of the youngsters suddenly switches from mother to father. This should calm things down With the youngster attached, the father's protected,
Video examples
What happens when our...
B, why haven't the chimpanzees flicked the off switch to humanity, or the Neanderthals? They certainly had reasons. We have an off switch, for example, right here. The reason is that we are an intelligent adversary;
Video examples
Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
family man backs towards one of his more loyal wives calling for support one of the youngsters suddenly switches from mother to father this should calm things down
Video examples
Panda Doesn't Realise...
By removing one cub at birth and then switching them throughout the day and night, keepers are able to encourage panda mothers to feed both siblings,
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Quote examples
Hidetaka Miyazaki
Japanese Director
If you had a game that said, 'Oops, you're dead. Now switch off the game,' it wouldn't be very successful. So you do need to have something to teach and be there to learn from, and we feel that death in video games is a positive experience.
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Juan Pablo Di Pace
Argentinian Actor
There's a lot of actors that I admire because they can just switch one second into the character. Then, they go back to jokes, and then they're doing something really dramatic. I can't do that. I have to really focus.
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Jimmy Rushing
American Musician
This business switching styles can't be done honestly by one man. As soon as he can play his instrument well, he can express himself, and all his life he has only one self.
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Jim Lehrer
American Journalist
Well, to tell you truth, I have learned a long time ago that the trick when doing a debate, any kind of debate, is to just turn off the judgment switch in my head.
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Helen Baxendale
English Actress
I have to enjoy life - it is a privilege to be an actor and I love what I do, so I will act those moments and then do my best to switch off - life is too short.
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John Frusciante
American Musician
I just like to switch things up all the time. Like when it comes to singing, I try to find a different character for each song.
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Goldie
British Musician
Music and art well and truly saved my life really - the light switched on when I discovered art.
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Francesca Hayward
English Dancer
Finding ways to unwind and switch off is just as important as working very hard.
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Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Indian Actor
It's very difficult switching over from one character to another.
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Priyanshu Chatterjee
Indian Actor
Switching genres actually motivates me.
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Hidetaka Miyazaki
Japanese Director
If you had a game that said, 'Oops, you're dead. Now switch off the game,' it wouldn't be very successful. So you do need to have something to teach and be there to learn from, and we feel that death in video games is a positive experience.
Quote examples
Juan Pablo Di Pace
Argentinian Actor
There's a lot of actors that I admire because they can just switch one second into the character. Then, they go back to jokes, and then they're doing something really dramatic. I can't do that. I have to really focus.
Quote examples
Jimmy Rushing
American Musician
This business switching styles can't be done honestly by one man. As soon as he can play his instrument well, he can express himself, and all his life he has only one self.
Quote examples
Jim Lehrer
American Journalist
Well, to tell you truth, I have learned a long time ago that the trick when doing a debate, any kind of debate, is to just turn off the judgment switch in my head.
Quote examples
Helen Baxendale
English Actress
I have to enjoy life - it is a privilege to be an actor and I love what I do, so I will act those moments and then do my best to switch off - life is too short.
Quote examples
John Frusciante
American Musician
I just like to switch things up all the time. Like when it comes to singing, I try to find a different character for each song.
Quote examples
Goldie
British Musician
Music and art well and truly saved my life really - the light switched on when I discovered art.
Quote examples
Francesca Hayward
English Dancer
Finding ways to unwind and switch off is just as important as working very hard.
Quote examples
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Indian Actor
It's very difficult switching over from one character to another.
Quote examples
Priyanshu Chatterjee
Indian Actor
Switching genres actually motivates me.
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