2switch verb
switches; switched; switch·ing 1 : to make a change from one thing to another : to start doing or using something that is different [no obj] ▪ I switched to a new doctor. ▪ He kept switching back and forth between topics. ▪ She switched back to/from her original insurance company. ▪ We switched over to a different telephone service. [+ obj] ▪ Why did you switch jobs? 2 : to make a change from one thing to another by turning or pushing a button or moving a switch, lever, etc. [no obj] ▪ He switched (over) to a different channel. [+ obj] ▪ Stop switching channels. 3 [+ obj] : to change or replace (something) with another thing
▪ They switched places/positions/roles/sides. ▪ He switched (around) his last two appointments. ▪ (US) He is going to switch (shifts) with me Monday. [=he will work my shift and I will work his shift on Monday]
▪ They switched places/positions/roles/sides. ▪ He switched (around) his last two appointments. ▪ (US) He is going to switch (shifts) with me Monday. [=he will work my shift and I will work his shift on Monday]
switch gears — see 1gear
switch off [phrasal verb] 1 switch (something) off or switch off (something) : to turn off (something) by turning or pushing a button or moving a switch, lever, etc.
▪ He switched off the light/lamp. 2 informal : to stop paying attention
▪ When the topic turned to the stock market, he switched off. [=tuned out]
▪ He switched off the light/lamp.
▪ When the topic turned to the stock market, he switched off. [=tuned out]
switch on [phrasal verb]
switch (something) on or switch on (something) : to turn on (something) by turning or pushing a button or moving a switch, lever, etc.
▪ I switched on the TV and watched the news.
▪ I switched on the TV and watched the news.
