Switch ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Switch ( noun )

1. A device for making or breaking an electric circuit.
2. A device or control that is used to turn a machine, system, or process on or off.
3. A mechanism that is used to change the direction or course of something.
4. A thin piece of wood or plastic used for hitting or striking someone or something as a punishment or as a playful or playful act.

Origin:

Middle english swych, from old english swīcan; akin to old high german swīhhan to move quickly.

Examples:

1. He turned off the light with the switch.
2. The switch controls the fan.
3. He hit the ball with a switch.
4. The train went through a switch.
5. The switch controlled the flow of electricity.

(As a verb)

Switch ( verb )

1. A device for making or breaking an electric circuit.
2. A device or control that is used to turn a machine, system, or process on or off.
3. A mechanism that is used to change the direction or course of something.
4. A thin piece of wood or plastic used for hitting or striking someone or something as a punishment or as a playful or playful act.

Origin:

Middle english swych, from old english swīcan; akin to old high german swīhhan to move quickly.

Examples:

1. He turned off the light with the switch.
2. The switch controls the fan.
3. He hit the ball with a switch.
4. The train went through a switch.
5. The switch controlled the flow of electricity.