light switch
laɪt swɪtʃ
light switch: device controlling lights in buildings
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Noun

electricitydevice controlling lights in buildings
  • She flicked the light switch to brighten the room.
  • He installed a new light switch in the hallway.
  • The light switch was faulty and needed replacement.
dimmer switch
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  • light switch: device controlling lights in buildings
    device controlling lights in buildings

Expressions with light

green lightn.
traffic signal allowing vehicles to go
The car moved when the green light appeared.
light skirtn.
skirt made of lightweight material
She wore a light skirt to stay cool in the summer heat.
light upv.
illuminate or bring light to something
The streetlights light up the entire neighborhood.
travel lightv.
carry few belongings while traveling
She always travels light to avoid check-in fees..
blinded by the lightadj.
unable to see due to intense light
He was temporarily blinded by the light from the camera flash.
give a lightv.
provide a flame to ignite something
Can you give a light to my cigarette?

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.

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switch offv.
technology
turn off a device or light using a switch
two-way switchn.
British
switch controlling a light from two locations

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  1. French:interrupteur, ...
  2. German:Lichtschalter, ...
  3. Italian:interruttore, ...
  4. Spanish:interruptor de luz, ...
  5. Portuguese:interruptor, ...
  6. Chinese:电灯开关, ...
  7. Japanese:電気スイッチ, ...
  8. Arabic:مفتاح الضوء, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֶתֶג אוֹר, ...
  10. Russian:выключатель света, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вимикач, ...
  12. Hindi:बिजली का स्विच, ...
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