Switching: meaning, definitions and examples

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switching

 

[ หˆswษชtสƒษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

electrical

The act of changing between two or more electrical circuits, channels, or networks.

Synonyms

changing, shifting, transitioning

Examples of usage

  • The switching between different power sources is crucial for ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply.
  • The automatic switching mechanism ensures the smooth operation of the electrical system.
Context #2 | Verb

action

The act of changing or shifting from one thing to another.

Synonyms

changing, shifting, transitioning

Examples of usage

  • She is switching her focus from academics to sports.
  • The company is switching to a more sustainable business model.

Translations

Translations of the word "switching" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mudanรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคฟเคšเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Umschaltung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peralihan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะผะธะบะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeล‚ฤ…czanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚คใƒƒใƒใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท commutation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cambio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deฤŸiลŸtirme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „ํ™˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุญูˆูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™epรญnรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prepรญnanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ‡ๆข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preklapljanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ switching

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒั‹ัั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ keรงid

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cambio

Etymology

The word 'switching' originated from the verb 'switch' which dates back to the 14th century. It evolved from the Old French word 'esuichier' meaning 'to strike, whip, or dash'. Over time, 'switch' came to be associated with the act of changing or shifting between different options or positions, leading to the term 'switching' in modern usage.

See also: switch, switchability, switchable.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,810 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.