switch

swɪtʃ
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Translation of switch from English into Dutch,

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Verb

1.

flip over

tr./intr.
change to a different state or condition
tr./intr.
  • She switched the light off before leaving.Ze deed het licht uit voordat ze vertrok.
2.

actions

tr./intr.
change from one thing to another
tr./intr.
  • She decided to switch from coffee to tea.Ze besloot van koffie naar thee te wisselen
3.

general

tr./intr.
exchange one thing for another
tr./intr.
  • They decided to switch seats for a better view.Ze besloten van stoelen te wisselen voor een beter uitzicht.
4.

physical

tr.DatedUS
whip or hit with a flexible rod
tr.DatedUS
slaan afranselen met een stok slaan
  • He was switched for misbehaving at school.Hij werd geslagen omdat hij zich misdroeg op school.

Noun

1.

electrical device

TECH.
device for turning on or off or directing electricity
TECH.
schakelaar mlichtknop
  • She flipped the switch to light the room.Ze drukte op de schakelaar om de kamer te verlichten
2.

transition

act of changing to something different
  • The switch from paper to digital was seamless.De overgang van papier naar digitaal verliep naadloos
3.

transportation

TECH.
railroad track mechanism that allows trains to change tracks
TECH.
  • The train waited for the switch to be completed before proceeding.De trein wachtte tot de wissel was voltooid voordat hij verder ging
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Expressions with switch: examples in English and translations in Dutch

uitschakelen
uitzetten
She reached over to switch off the lamp.
aanzetten
inschakelen
She switched on the lights as she entered the room.
overschakelen
I need to switch over to the next project.
van team wisselen
team veranderen
He decided to switch teams after the season ended.
met een druk op de knop
met een schakelaar
The lights turn on at the touch of a switch.
de charme in zetten
charmant doen
He decided to switch on the charm during the interview.

Images of switch

  • switch: device for turning on or off or directing electricity
    (electrical device) schakelaar
  • switch: railroad track mechanism that allows trains to change tracks
    (transportation) wissel
  • switch: networking device connecting multiple wires
    (network hub) switch
  • switch: tress of false hair for added length
    (hairpiece) haarstuk
  • switch: flexible rod used for punishment
    (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.

Translations of "switch" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
schakelenv.

After the movie, we switch over to the news at ten.

Na de film schakelen we over naar het nieuws om tien uur.

wisselenv.

The team must switch over smoothly between designing and testing phases.

Het team moet soepel kunnen wisselen tussen de ontwerp- en testfase.

overstappenv.

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.

Noun
schakelaarnm.

The backward position of the switch makes it hard to reach.

De achterste ligging van de schakelaar maakt hem lastig te bereiken.

schakelnmf.

You can switch the light on and off using the button.

Met de toets schakel je het licht zelf aan en uit.

wisselnm.

This reversible jacket lets you switch colors with just one flip.

Met dit omkeerbare jack wissel je in een handomdraai van kleur.

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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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