switch
gb/swˈɪt͡ʃ/ us/swˈɪt͡ʃ/
A1
Kiingereza
~ 2000
vált, kapcsol, kapcsoló, cserél, váltás, változás, átállás
KITENZI
A2
1
vált
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
to switch from [something] to [something]
She decided to switch careers after ten years in finance.
A pénzügyben eltöltött tíz év után úgy döntött, pályát vált.
I switched from tea to coffee in the mornings.
Reggelente teáról kávéra váltottam.
You can switch the language settings in the app.
He switched from being a defender to a midfielder during the game.
They switched their focus to online sales.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I switched from my old phone to a new one.
A régi telefonomról egy új telefonra váltottam.
He switched from running to walking.
Futásról gyaloglásra váltott.
We switched rooms because it was too noisy.
She switched her seat to be near the window.
The teacher switched the topic of the lesson.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'switch' with 'swap'. 'Switch' usually means changing from one state or activity to another, while 'swap' means exchanging two items between people.
Maana
Change setting or activity
Miunganiko ya maneno
switch jobs
|switch sides
|switch channels
|switch gears
|switch focus
Visawe
change (More general; not limited to settings or modes.)
Vinyume
maintain (Means to keep the same without changing.)
Mada
daily life
|technology
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
To stop using one thing and start using another.
To change from one thing to another, such as a setting, activity, or method.
KITENZI
A1
2
kapcsol
A2
Muundo wa matumizi:
to switch [something] on/off
Switch off the lights when you leave the room.
Kapcsold le a villanyt, amikor kimész a szobából.
He switched on the heater because it was cold.
Bekapcsolta a fűtést, mert hideg volt.
You should switch your phone off during the flight.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Please switch on the fan.
Kérlek, kapcsold be a ventilátort.
She switched off her laptop.
Kikapcsolta a laptopját.
I switched the light on in my room.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes omit 'on' or 'off' and just say 'switch the light', which can be unclear.
Maana
Turn device on or off
Miunganiko ya maneno
switch on the light
|switch off the TV
|switch the computer on
Visawe
activate (More formal; often used for systems or processes.)
Vinyume
deactivate (Means to turn something off or make it inactive.)
Mada
technology
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
To make a machine or light start or stop by pressing a button or moving a switch.
To turn a device or machine on or off by using its control switch.
NOMINO
A1
3
kapcsoló
A2
The light switch is next to the door.
A villanykapcsoló az ajtó mellett van.
Flip the switch to turn on the fan.
A ventilátor bekapcsolásához billentsd át a kapcsolót.
He replaced a broken power switch on his computer.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The switch is on the wall.
A kapcsoló a falon van.
I turned off the fan with the switch.
A kapcsolóval kapcsoltam ki a ventilátort.
She pressed the switch to start the machine.
Maana
Electrical control device
Miunganiko ya maneno
light switch
|power switch
|toggle switch
Visawe
button (Similar function but usually pressed rather than flipped.)
Vinyume
continuous circuit (A setup with no control break point.)
Mada
technology
|home
|science
Ufafanuzi
A small part that you move to turn something on or off.
A device for making and breaking the connection in an electric circuit.
KITENZI
A2
4
cserél
A2
Muundo wa matumizi:
to switch [something] with [something]
Can we switch seats so I can see better?
Cserélhetünk helyet, hogy jobban lássak?
They switched shirts after the game.
A meccs után mezt cseréltek.
I switched my sandwich with hers.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
We switched chairs in class.
Az órán széket cseréltünk.
He switched his pen with mine.
Elcserélte a tollát az enyémmel.
They switched places in the line.
Maana
Exchange items with another
Miunganiko ya maneno
switch seats
|switch shirts
|switch partners
Visawe
swap ('Swap' is more common for informal exchanges.)
Vinyume
keep (Means not to exchange or give away.)
Mada
daily life
|daily_life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
To give someone your thing and take their thing instead.
To give one thing in place of another, often temporarily.
NOMINO
B1
5
The switch from paper tickets to digital ones saved money.
A papírjegyekről a digitális jegyekre való átállással pénzt takarítottak meg.
There has been a sudden switch in public opinion.
Hirtelen változás történt a közvéleményben.
Making the switch to renewable energy will take time.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
There was a switch in our plan.
Változás történt a tervünkben.
I saw a switch in his mood.
Változást vettem észre a hangulatában.
We made a switch from cars to bikes.
Maana
An act of changing something
Miunganiko ya maneno
make a switch
|sudden switch
|switch in policy
Visawe
changeover (More formal; often used in business or technology contexts.)
Vinyume
continuation (Means keeping the same without change.)
Mada
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
When you stop doing one thing and start doing another.
The act of changing from one thing, setting, or activity to another.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
switch
IPA
GB/swˈɪt͡ʃ/
US/swˈɪt͡ʃ/
Silabi na mkazo
switch (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (switch)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: switch
- Plural: switches
Verb
- Base: switch
- 3rd Person Singular: switches
- Present Participle: switching
- Past: switched
Familia ya neno
Forms
switches
noun
switching
verb
switched
verb
Related words
switchable
adjective
switcher
noun
Advanced or less common
switchover
noun
switchboard
noun
Semi
light switch
1/lˈaɪt swˈɪt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Device for controlling lights
A small control on a wall that turns lights on and off.
Mifano
- The light switch is by the door.
- Flip the light switch when you leave.
switch gears
1/swˈɪt͡ʃ ɡˈɪɹz/
idiom
informal
Change activity or approach quickly
To quickly start doing something different from what you were doing before.
Mifano
- After discussing politics, she switched gears and talked about sports.
- We need to switch gears and focus on marketing now.
switch off
1/swˈɪt͡ʃ ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
Turn something off with a switch
To stop a machine, light, etc. by moving its switch.
Mifano
- She switched off all the lights before going out.
- Switch off your phone before boarding the plane.
switch on
1/swˈɪt͡ʃ ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
Turn something on with a switch
To start a machine, light, etc. by moving its switch.
Mifano
- Please switch on the air conditioner before guests arrive.
- He switched on his laptop and began working.
switch over
1/swˈɪt͡ʃ ˈoʊvɚ/
phrasal verb
Completely change system or method
To change fully from one way of doing something to another.
Mifano
- The company will switch over to renewable energy next year.
- Switch over to channel 5 for the news.