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switch

switch

Meaning of switch

English

to change from one thing to another

Deutsch

von einer Sache zu einer anderen übergehen, etwa beim Fernsehen

switch

Pronunciation

British English
/swɪtʃ/
American English
/swɪtʃ/

switch with German translation

switch usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Let's switch to another channel.

Lass uns auf einen anderen Sender umschalten.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Can you switch to the news?

Kannst du auf die Nachrichten umschalten?

switch synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between switch, change, move, swap, and shift

C
🇬🇧English
change

Broader, more neutral verb.

very often

ENI changed my phone number last month.

M
🇬🇧English
move

Go on to something else (move to, move on to).

very often

ENLet's move on to the next question.

Advanced: broader words

S
🇬🇧English
swap

Exchange one thing for another.

often

ENCan I swap my apple for your banana?

S
🇬🇧English
shift

Change focus or position, often gradually.

often

ENHis attention shifted to the TV.

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switch belongs to the topic "Websites and Apps →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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switch meaning: what does it mean?

to change from one thing to another

switch pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

switch is pronounced as /swɪtʃ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

switch definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Lass uns auf einen anderen Sender umschalten. Translation: Let's switch to another channel.

Is switch part of Websites and Apps vocabulary?

Yes, switch can be learned in the Websites and Apps topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is switch part of Work English vocabulary?

Yes, switch can be learned in the Work English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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