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Definition switch in British English

switch verb

verb
/swɪtʃ/
1

to change from one thing to another, or to make something do this

Example

Then he switched sides and turned against his former allies.

Example

We switched lanes and accelerated towards the junction.

Example

He used to vote Conservative, but he switched to Labour in 1997.

Example

Once you have learned the basics of word processing, switching between different programs is quite easy.

Example

They announced that the tournament would be switched from March to December.

Example

Journalists are switching their attention to other members of the royal family.

Synonyms and related words
transition change make into transition change turn into
2

to replace one object with another

Example

He was accused of switching price labels.

Synonyms and related words
replace change renew
3

to do someone else's work in their place, usually in exchange for them doing your work on some other occasion

Example

Will you switch with me next week?

Synonyms and related words
replace change renew
Definition switch in British English