big switch
bɪg swɪʧ
Definition

Definition of big switch - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
changesignificant change or transformation
  • The company made a big switch to renewable energy.
shift transformation
2.
decisionmajor decision or turning point
  • Choosing a new career was a big switch for her.
turning point
3.
communicationDatedUSthe switch controlling radio equipment in CB radio slangDatedUS
  • He reached for the big switch to adjust the settings.
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Expressions with big

big brothern.
older male sibling in a family
My big brother taught me how to ride a bike.
big screenn.
large surface for projecting films in cinemas
The movie was amazing on the big screen.
big dealn.
something very important or significant
Winning the award was a big deal for her..
big fishn.
most notable or influential member of a group, person or thing
In our school, she was the big fish in the debate club.
big as a houseadj.
extremely large in size or amount
The new sofa is big as a house and takes up the whole room.
big heartn.
kind and generous nature
She has a big heart and always helps others.

Expressions with switch

switch offv.
turn off a device or light using a switch
She reached over to switch off the lamp..
switch onv.
activate a device or system using a switch
She switched on the lights as she entered the room..
switch overv.
move from one task to another
I need to switch over to the next project.
switch teamsv.
change from one sports team to another
He decided to switch teams after the season ended.
at the touch of a switchadv.
immediately when a switch is activated
The lights turn on at the touch of a switch.
switch on the charmv.
start acting in a very charming way to impress
He decided to switch on the charm during the interview.
asleep at the switchadj.
not attentive or alert to a duty
The guard was asleep at the switch during the robbery.
sleeping at the switchadj.
not paying attention to duties or responsibilities
The manager was sleeping at the switch during the crucial meeting.
switch aroundv.
change the positions of objects or people
They decided to switch around the furniture in the room.
switch gearsv.
adjust speed or intensity in a task
He switched gears to finish the project faster.

Terms related to big switch

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
alterationchangeconversionevolutionmodificationrevolutiontransformationtransitiondeterminationpivotresolutionshift

Examples of big switch in a sentence

  • After the big switch, the team saw improved results.
  • Moving abroad was a big switch for them.
  • The merger represented a big switch in strategy.
  • The big switch was flipped during the emergency.
  • She turned the big switch to start the transmission.

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  1. French:grand changement, grand tournant, ...
  2. German:großer Wandel, großer Umbruch, ...
  3. Italian:grande cambiamento, grande svolta, ...
  4. Spanish:gran cambio, gran interruptor, ...
  5. Portuguese:grande mudança, interruptor principal, ...
  6. Chinese:重大转变, 重大转折, ...
  7. Japanese:大きな転換, 大きな転機, ...
  8. Arabic:تَحَوُّل كَبير, نقطة تحول, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַהְפָּךְ, תְּפָנִית גְּדוֹלָה, ...
  10. Russian:большой переход, большой поворот, ...
  11. Ukrainian:велика зміна, великий поворот, ...
  12. Hindi:बड़ा परिवर्तन, बड़ा बदलाव, ...

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