switch
noun
uk/swɪtʃ/ usa complete change of one thing for another:
a switch from/to sth The switch to a flat rate of tax could boost spending.
Banks are encouraging customers to make the switch from paper to electronic statements.
COMMUNICATIONS, IT
a piece of equipment in a network that receives electronic data and sends it to the right place
a small part or object that you move or press to make a light come on, make a machine start working, etc.:
press/flick the switch
See also
bait-and-switch
switch
verb
uk/swɪtʃ/ us [ I or T ]
to change from one thing, system, etc. to another, or make something do this:
switch to sth Internet users should consider switching to a web-based bank.
switch from sth to sth The charity has switched from TV advertising to direct mail.
switch provider(s)/supplier(s) You could save money by switching energy suppliers.
The report found that only about 6% of current account customers switch banks each year.
switch brand/mortgage/service
See also
packet switching
Phrasal verb
switch sth off/on