Translation of switch into German
Verb
flip over
- She switched the light off before leaving.Sie schaltete das Licht aus, bevor sie ging.
general
- They decided to switch seats for a better view.Sie beschlossen, die Plätze zu tauschen, um eine bessere Sicht zu haben.
Noun
electrical device
- She flipped the switch to light the room..Sie drückte den Schalter, um den Raum zu beleuchten
transition
act of changing to something different- The switch from paper to digital was seamless..Der Übergang von Papier zu Digital war nahtlos
transportation
- The train waited for the switch to be completed before proceeding..Der Zug wartete, bis die Weiche abgeschlossen war, bevor er weiterfuhr
Expressions with switch: examples in English and translations in German
Images of switch

(electrical device) Schalter 
(transportation) Weiche 
(network hub) Switch 
(hairpiece) Haarsträhne 
(punishment) Stock
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
The light bulb turned on instantly when I flipped the switch.
Die Glühbirne leuchtete sofort auf, als ich den Schalter betätigte.
Verify if the indicator lights are properly lit on the switch.
Prüfen Sie, ob die LEDs an der Switch richtig anzeigen.
The switch from alprazolam to diazepam can be immediate or gradual.
Der Wechsel von Alprazolam zu Diazepam kann sofort oder graduell erfolgen.
The player was reluctant to switch teams despite the offer.
Trotz des Angebots zögerte der Spieler, das Team zu wechseln.
If the switch is released, the machines immediately shut down.
Lässt man ihn los, schalten sich die Maschinen sofort ab.
Here you can also switch the mask between linear and bezier.
Hier kann man die Maske auch zwischen Linear und Bézier umschalten.
switch: Examples and translations in context
With a flip of the switch, the lights turned on instantly.
Mit einem Knipsen des Schalters gingen die Lichter sofort an.
She hesitated to press down the switch, unsure of the outcome.
Sie zögerte, den Schalter zu drücken, unsicher über das Ergebnis.
He flicked the switch, causing the computer to restart.
Er drückte den Schalter, wodurch der Computer neu startete.
You must ground the switch properly for it to function safely.
Sie müssen den Schalter ordnungsgemäß erden, damit er sicher funktioniert.
His fingers flicked the switch, instantly illuminating the dark room.
Seine Finger schnippten den Schalter, der sofort den dunklen Raum erleuchtete.
The research lab was humming with anticipation before they flipped the experimental switch.
Das Forschungslabor war von Erwartung erfüllt, bevor sie den experimentellen Schalter umlegten.
Please flick off the switch when you're done using the computer.
Bitte schalte den Schalter aus, wenn du mit dem Computer fertig bist.
The technician checked if the switch was properly insulated for safety.
Der Techniker prüfte, ob der Schalter zur Sicherheit ordnungsgemäß isoliert war.
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