switch

Sinne

Betekenis (English)

1. A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow.
2. A change or exchange.
3. A movable section of railroad track which allows the train to be directed down one of two destination tracks; (set of) points.
4. A slender woody plant stem used as a whip; a thin, flexible rod, associated with corporal punishment in the United States.
5. Synonym of rute.
6. A command line notation allowing specification of optional behavior.
7. A programming construct that takes different actions depending on the value of an expression.
8. A networking device connecting multiple wires, allowing them to communicate simultaneously, when possible. Compare to the less efficient hub device that solely duplicates network packets to each wire.
9. A system of specialized relays, computer hardware, or other equipment which allows the interconnection of a calling party's telephone line with any called party's line.
10. A mechanism within DNA that activates or deactivates a gene.
11. One who is willing to take either a submissive or a dominant role in a sexual relationship.
12. A separate mass or tress of hair, or of some substance (such as jute) made to resemble hair, formerly worn on the head by women.
13. A variant of crazy eights where one card, such as an ace, reverses the direction of play.
14. (slang) Synonym of Glock switch.
15. (slang) Synonym of Glock switch.

false hair

switch over

electric switch

electrical switch

circuit closer

supple stick

sw

take the place of

transubstantiate

bell-push

door latch

sudden change

transplantation

handle a switch

dry branch

position switch

electromechanical brake

key set

on-load switch

railroad switch

tail sheath

electric brake

translating unit

anchor gate

draw-gate

switch of position

put topsy-turvy

on-button

barter away

circuit breaker

compensate for

modification

network switch

Frekwensie

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/swɪt͡ʃ/

Perhaps from Middle Dutch swijch (“twig”). First attested in c. 1592.

Boekmerk dit

Verbeter jou uitspraak

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