network switch
ˈnɛtwɜːrk swɪtʃ
Definition

Definition of network switch - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
deviceTECH.connects devices in a network to communicateTECH.
  • The network switch improved the office's internet speed.
hub switch
2.
controlTECH.manages data traffic between devices in a networkTECH.
  • A network switch helps in efficient data transfer.
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Images of network switch

  • network switch: connects devices in a network to communicate
    connects devices in a network to communicate
  • network switch: manages data traffic between devices in a network
    manages data traffic between devices in a network

Expressions with network

old-boy networkn.
informal system where men from same schools help each other
He got the job through the old-boy network at his alma mater..
whisper networkn.
informal group sharing private information or gossip
The whisper network quickly spread the news about the layoffs.
old boys' networkn.
group of men with similar backgrounds who support each other
He got the job through the old boys' network of his university.
old girls' networkn.
system of support among women
She advanced in her career thanks to the old girls' network.
your network is your net worthexp.
means strong social contacts help gain opportunities
Remember, your network is your net worth for job hunting..
good old boy networkn.
exclusive group of men helping each other in business or politics
He got the job thanks to the good old boy network.

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 network switch

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Terms with network switch included in their meaning

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Fiber Channel Switchn.
networking
switch that manages data flow in a fiber channel network
switchportn.
networking
interface on a network switch for data transmission
switchportn.
technology
configuration setting on a network switch
TORacr.
acr: Top of Rack
network switch placed at the top of a server rack

Examples of network switch in a sentence

  • The IT team configured the network switch for better performance.
  • The network switch improved the system's performance.
  • Network switches are crucial for large enterprises.

View all translations of network switch

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  1. French:commutateur réseau, interrupteur réseau, ...
  2. German:Netzwerk-Switch, ...
  3. Italian:switch di rete, ...
  4. Spanish:conmutador de red, ...
  5. Portuguese:switch de rede, ...
  6. Chinese:网络交换机, 交换机, ...
  7. Japanese:ネットワークスイッチ, ...
  8. Arabic:مُحَوِّل شَبَكَة, مِفْتَاح شَبَكَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֶתֶג רֶשֶׁת, מֶתֶג רֶשֶׁת, ...
  10. Russian:сетевой коммутатор, переключатель, ...
  11. Ukrainian:мережевий комутатор, ...
  12. Hindi:नेटवर्क स्विच, नेटवर्क स्विचिंग डिवाइस, ...
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