commutate

Meaning

1. (transitive) To reverse the direction of (a current).
2. (transitive) To convert from being or using an alternating current into being or using a direct current.
3. (intransitive) To commute; to be invariant under a reversal of the positions of operands.
4. (transitive) To commute; to change one kind of payment into another, especially to convert from several installments to a single lumpsum payment.
5. (transitive) To remove or reduce the legal obligations or restrictions on
6. (transitive) To transform, especially into a reversed or opposite form.

Synonyms

commutation

conversion

convert

counterchange

detection

exchange

fairing

rectification

rectify

rectifying

swap

switch

Translations

conmutar

commuter

austauschen

commutar

commutare

umstellen

vertauschen

verwandeln

aiguiller

changer

échanger

faire passer

omschakelen

op een ander spoor brengen

Etymology

Back-formation from commutation (in the late 19th century), as is commutator (noun) too.