English · Daily Life
switch
/swɪtʃ/
[/swɪtʃ/]
control for power; to change
Beginnernoun, verb
Definition
A device for turning electricity on and off. As a verb, to change from one thing to another.
Example
Don't forget to switch off the lights.
Don't forget to switch off the lights.
Etymology
Probably from Middle Dutch 'swijch' (a twig), later applied to electrical switches.
How & Where It’s Used
Common at home for lights and appliances ('switch on/off'); also means to swap.