switch
Flip to activate
The idea of two things, and movement or change from one to the other, is inherent in most meanings of switch.
If you switch allegiances, suppliers, or phones, you abandon one and start with another.
If you switch back to something, you return to a thing that you used before.
A switch is an act or instance of switching (make the switch!), or a device that enables some kind of switching: light switch, railroad switch.
As a concrete noun, a switch is a flexible whip or rod.
Pivoting bar for lifting
- buttonDisc through a hole
- flipQuick turning motion
- flickBrief, sharp motion
- dimmerLight intensity regulator
rocker · on-off · circuit breaker · relay · selector · cutoff · ignition · breaker
Movement or work period
- swapExchange one for another
- alternateOccur in succession
- transitionChange from one state
- convertChange in form or faith
transfer · pivot · changeover · reversal · substitution · replacement · rotation · turnaround
Exchange one for another
- tradeExchange of commodities
- substituteReplacement for another
- replacePut something else there
- barterDirect goods-for-goods exchange
interchange · transpose · trade-in · hand off · rotate · shuttle · cycle · reciprocate
Thin rigid stick
- caneStick for support
- birchPale deciduous hardwood
- willowNarrow-leaved waterside tree
- whipStrikes or aerates
lash · twig · crop · hickory · spanking · discipline · thrash · swat
Units of tally
- turnoutNumber attending an event
- junctionPoint where things meet
- sidingExterior wall covering
- railyardTrain staging facility
shunt · crossover · marshalling · interlocking · frog · diverge · mainline · derail
Capable in varied contexts
- adaptableAble to adjust readily
- convertibleCar with folding roof
- adjustableAble to be changed
- multi-purposeServing multiple functions
interchangeable · modular · reconfigurable · hybrid · dual-mode · reversible · transformable · configurable
lever
Pivoting bar for lifting
dimmer · rocker · on-off · circuit breaker · relay · selector · cutoff · ignition · breaker · fuse
shift
Movement or work period
- swapExchange one for another
- alternateOccur in succession
- transitionChange from one state
convert · transfer · pivot · changeover · reversal · substitution · replacement · rotation · turnaround · flip-flop
swap
Exchange one for another
- tradeExchange of commodities
- substituteReplacement for another
- replacePut something else there
barter · interchange · transpose · trade-in · hand off · rotate · shuttle · cycle · reciprocate
rod
Thin rigid stick
whip · lash · twig · crop · hickory · spanking · discipline · thrash · swat · flick
points
Units of tally
railyard · shunt · crossover · marshalling · interlocking · frog · diverge · mainline · derail · trackwork
versatile
Capable in varied contexts
- adaptableAble to adjust readily
- convertibleCar with folding roof
- adjustableAble to be changed
multi-purpose · interchangeable · modular · reconfigurable · hybrid · dual-mode · reversible · transformable · configurable
- changeschange, shift, alter, transformation, modify
- controlsbutton, dial, knob, lever, slider
- home systemssink, toilet, faucet, drain, shower
- manual controlsmanual, hand-operated, lever, handle, button
- operaterun, work, control, handle, manage
- Circuit Componentsresistor, capacitor, transistor, diode, inductor
switchdimmer
Light intensity regulator
rheostat · potentiometer · dial · slider · knob
switchuphold
Maintain or confirm officially
support · decide · commit · stick with · stand firm
- light switchWall-mounted illumination control
- switch onCause to operate
- switched offMade inactive by toggle
- switch offCease device operation
- switch hittersBatters using both sides
- light switchesDevices activating overhead fixtures
switched, switching, switches, switcher, switchblade, switchbacking, switchers, switchboard, switchable