Definition of "switch"
- noun
A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow.
A change.
A movable section of railroad track which allows the train to be directed down one of two destination tracks; point.
A slender woody plant stem used as a whip.
A command line notation allowing specification of optional behavior.
A programming construct that takes different actions depending on the value of an expression.
A networking device connecting multiple wires, allowing them to communicate simultaneously, when possible. Compare to the less efficient hub device that solely duplicates network packets to each wire.
A system of specialized relays, computer hardware, or other equipment which allows the interconnection of a calling party's telephone line with any called party's line.
One who is willing to take either a sadistic or a masochistic role.
- verb
To exchange.
To change (something) to the specified state using a switch.
To whip or hit with a switch.
To change places, tasks, etc.
(intransitive) To get angry suddenly; to quickly or unreasonably become enraged.
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