Switch
/swษชtส/
The meaning and definition of Switch, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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A command line notation allowing specification of optional behavior.
โUse the /b switch to specify black-and-white printing.โ
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A programming construct that takes different actions depending on the value of an expression.
โ2004, "Curt", Can I use IF statements, and still use switches? (on newsgroup microsoft.public.word.mailmerge.fields)โ
verb
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To turn from one railway track to another; to transfer by a switch; generally with off, from, etc.
โto switch off a train; to switch a car from one track to anotherโ
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To exchange.
โI want to switch this red dress for a green one.โ
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