CEFR B1

switch

verb

Meaning

To change from one thing, action, or state to another.

Examples

She decided to switch careers after ten years in law.
The train will switch tracks at the next station.

Synonyms: change, alter, modify, convert

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switch (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /swɪtʃ/

Definition

To change from one thing, action, or state to another.

Examples

She decided to switch careers after ten years in law.
The train will switch tracks at the next station.
Can you switch seats with me so I can see better?

How to Use switch

switch to (prepositional phrase): To change to something different. — "The company decided to switch to a new software."
switch from ... to ... (prepositional phrase): To change from one thing to another. — "She switched from studying medicine to art history."
switch on (phrasal verb): To activate a device or machine. — "He switched on the radio to listen to the news."
switch off (phrasal verb): To deactivate a device or machine. — "Please switch off your mobile phones during the performance."
switch over (phrasal verb): To change from one system, method, or activity to another. — "The broadcast will switch over to the live coverage at noon."

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