switch
gb/swˈɪt͡ʃ/ us/swˈɪt͡ʃ/
A1
Англійська
~ 2000
vált, kapcsol, kapcsoló, cserél, váltás, változás, átállás
ДІЄСЛОВО
A2
1
vált
B1
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
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.
Значення
Change setting or activity
Словосполучення
switch jobs
|switch sides
|switch channels
|switch gears
|switch focus
Синоніми
change (More general; not limited to settings or modes.)
Антоніми
maintain (Means to keep the same without changing.)
Теми
daily life
|technology
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
To stop using one thing and start using another.
To change from one thing to another, such as a setting, activity, or method.
ДІЄСЛОВО
A1
2
kapcsol
A2
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes omit 'on' or 'off' and just say 'switch the light', which can be unclear.
Значення
Turn device on or off
Словосполучення
switch on the light
|switch off the TV
|switch the computer on
Синоніми
activate (More formal; often used for systems or processes.)
Антоніми
deactivate (Means to turn something off or make it inactive.)
Теми
technology
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
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.
ІМЕННИК
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Значення
Electrical control device
Словосполучення
light switch
|power switch
|toggle switch
Синоніми
button (Similar function but usually pressed rather than flipped.)
Антоніми
continuous circuit (A setup with no control break point.)
Теми
technology
|home
|science
Визначення
A small part that you move to turn something on or off.
A device for making and breaking the connection in an electric circuit.
ДІЄСЛОВО
A2
4
cserél
A2
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Значення
Exchange items with another
Словосполучення
switch seats
|switch shirts
|switch partners
Синоніми
swap ('Swap' is more common for informal exchanges.)
Антоніми
keep (Means not to exchange or give away.)
Теми
daily life
|daily_life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
To give someone your thing and take their thing instead.
To give one thing in place of another, often temporarily.
ІМЕННИК
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Значення
An act of changing something
Словосполучення
make a switch
|sudden switch
|switch in policy
Синоніми
changeover (More formal; often used in business or technology contexts.)
Антоніми
continuation (Means keeping the same without change.)
Теми
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
When you stop doing one thing and start doing another.
The act of changing from one thing, setting, or activity to another.
Граматика
Словникова форма
switch
IPA
GB/swˈɪt͡ʃ/
US/swˈɪt͡ʃ/
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switch (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (switch)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: switch
- Plural: switches
Verb
- Base: switch
- 3rd Person Singular: switches
- Present Participle: switching
- Past: switched
Споріднені слова
Forms
switches
noun
switching
verb
switched
verb
Related words
switchable
adjective
switcher
noun
Advanced or less common
switchover
noun
switchboard
noun
Вирази
light switch
1/lˈaɪt swˈɪt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Device for controlling lights
A small control on a wall that turns lights on and off.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- The company will switch over to renewable energy next year.
- Switch over to channel 5 for the news.