switching Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of changing one thing or position for another
   shift; switch.
   
   • his switch on abortion cost him the election
2. verb change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
   switch over; switch; exchange.
   
3. verb exchange or give (something) in exchange for
   switch; swop; swap; trade.
   
4. verb lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
   shift; switch; change.
   
   • switch to a different brand of beer
   • She switched psychiatrists
   • The car changed lanes
5. verb make a shift in or exchange of; then we switched"
   shift; switch; change over.
   
   • First Joe led
6. verb cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
   switch; throw; flip.
   
   • switch on the light
   • throw the lever
7. verb flog with or as if with a flexible rod
   switch.
   
8. verb reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
   interchange; alternate; flip; switch; tack; flip-flop.
   

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