LEARNit Dictionary

switch

verb
B1
1
B1
to change or make something change from one thing to another
تعویض کردن, تغییر دادن, عوض کردن
2
to exchange one thing for another
تعویض کردن, عوض کردن, معاوضه کردن, مبادله کردن
The dates of the last two exams have been switched.
I see you've switched the furniture around .
Do you think she'll notice if I switch my glass with hers?
We asked them if they would switch places with us.
synonym swap
3
to do somebody else’s job for a short time or work during different hours so that they can do your job or work during your usual hours
جابجا کردن وظیفه, تغییر شیفت
I can't work next weekend—will you switch with me?
Have you been able to switch your shift with anyone?
Can we switch our shifts around?
synonym swap
noun
B2
1
B2
a small device that you press or move up and down in order to turn a light or piece of electrical equipment on and off
کلید برق, کلید, کلید روشن و خاموش
see also dimmer switch, dip switch, kill switch, rocker switch, time switch, toggle switch
2
a change from one thing to another, especially when this is sudden and complete
تغییر, تعویض, تغییر ناگهانی, تغییر کامل
a policy switch
a switch of priorities
She made the switch from full-time to part-time work when her first child was born.
3
the points on a railway line
دستگاه اتصال ریلی, سیگنال جابجایی خطوط
4
a thin stick that bends easily
ترکه, شاخه‌باریک