Translation of switch from English into Dutch
Verb
flip over
- She switched the light off before leaving.Ze deed het licht uit voordat ze vertrok.
actions
- She decided to switch from coffee to tea.Ze besloot van koffie naar thee te wisselen
general
- They decided to switch seats for a better view.Ze besloten van stoelen te wisselen voor een beter uitzicht.
physical
- He was switched for misbehaving at school.Hij werd geslagen omdat hij zich misdroeg op school.
Noun
electrical device
- She flipped the switch to light the room.Ze drukte op de schakelaar om de kamer te verlichten
transportation
- The train waited for the switch to be completed before proceeding.De trein wachtte tot de wissel was voltooid voordat hij verder ging
Expressions with switch: examples in English and translations in Dutch
Images of switch

(electrical device) schakelaar 
(transportation) wissel 
(network hub) switch 
(hairpiece) haarstuk 
(punishment) roede
Synonyms and analogies of switch in English
Examples of switch in a sentence
They switched the conversation to a lighter topic. He decided to switch his major from physics to chemistry. They will switch the meeting time to 3 PM. He decided to switch his old phone for a new one. They will switch roles for the next performance. The farmer switched the horse to make it run faster.
She switched the branches to clear the path. The switch controls the ceiling fan. He installed a new switch for the outdoor lights. The switch to remote work was challenging. She made a switch in her career path. The engineer checked the switch for any faults. A malfunction in the switch caused a delay. Switch is my favorite card game to play with friends. He taught us how to play switch last weekend. The IT team installed a new switch in the server room. A faulty switch caused the network outage. The actress used a switch for her role in the play. She bought a switch to match her natural hair color. Scientists study the switch to understand gene regulation. A malfunction in the switch can lead to diseases. The switch was used as a last resort for discipline. She dreaded the sight of the switch in her father's hand. He enjoys being a switch in different scenarios. As a switch, he adapts to his partner's needs.
Translations of "switch" in Context ordered by category and frequency
After the movie, we switch over to the news at ten.
Na de film schakelen we over naar het nieuws om tien uur.
The team must switch over smoothly between designing and testing phases.
Het team moet soepel kunnen wisselen tussen de ontwerp- en testfase.
Remember, your career path isn't set in stone; you can always switch.
Onthoud, je loopbaanpad staat niet in steen gebeiteld; je kunt altijd overstappen.
The backward position of the switch makes it hard to reach.
De achterste ligging van de schakelaar maakt hem lastig te bereiken.
You can switch the light on and off using the button.
Met de toets schakel je het licht zelf aan en uit.
This reversible jacket lets you switch colors with just one flip.
Met dit omkeerbare jack wissel je in een handomdraai van kleur.
switch: Examples and translations in context
An all-purpose vacuum cleaner can easily switch between carpets and hardwood floors.
Een veelzijdige stofzuiger kan moeiteloos schakelen tussen tapijt en houten vloeren.
The bicycle gear allowed her to switch between high speed and resistance effortlessly.
Dankzij de versnelling kon ze moeiteloos schakelen tussen hoge snelheid en meer weerstand.
With call waiting, you can switch between calls easily during a busy day.
Met de wachtstand kun je op een drukke dag moeiteloos tussen gesprekken schakelen.
Don't lose the thread of thought when you switch between different ideas.
Verlies de draad niet wanneer je tussen verschillende ideeën schakelt.
After the meeting, we will switch over to analyzing the sales data.
Na de vergadering schakelen we over op het analyseren van de verkoopcijfers.
He flips the switch whenever he enters competitive mode during games.
Hij schakelt meteen om zodra hij zijn competitieve modus aangaat tijdens spellen.
A converter is essential in electronics to switch between alternating and direct currents.
Een omzetter is onmisbaar in de elektronica om tussen wissel- en gelijkstroom te schakelen.
The focus will switch very quickly while the distance has change.
De focus zal heel snel schakelen terwijl de afstand is veranderd.
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