Meaning & Definition of word "Switching"

Switching

/ˈswɪtʃɪŋ/

1. the act of changing from one thing to another.
- Example: The switching of roles in the company has led to more dynamic teamwork.
2. in telecommunications, the process of directing telephone calls and data to the correct destination.
- Example: The switching system in the new office improves the efficiency of our communications.

1. the act of changing from one state, position, or condition to another.
- Example: I am switching from a vegetarian diet to a vegan diet for health reasons.
2. the process of changing the paths of electric current in a circuit.
- Example: The technician is switching the connections to reroute the power supply.
3. to change or exchange something.
- Example: She is switching her afternoon meetings to the morning to free up her schedule.

●Derived from the word 'switch', which comes from the Middle English word 'swic', meaning 'to exchange'.

switching gears:

Changing method or approach.

switching teams:

Changing allegiances or affiliations.

switching tracks:

Changing direction or focus.

switch:

A device for making and breaking the connection in an electric circuit.

replace:

To take the place of something.

alter:

To change or modify something.

Meaning: To abruptly change one's mind or decision.

● Example Sentence: I can't believe he's switching up his plans at the last minute.

Meaning: To change partners in a dance or social setting.

● Example Sentence: They were switching with different partners during the dance class.