Switching

/ˈswɪtʃɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of changing from one thing to another.

The switching of roles in the company has led to more dynamic teamwork.

in telecommunications, the process of directing telephone calls and data to the correct destination.

The switching system in the new office improves the efficiency of our communications.

verb

the act of changing from one state, position, or condition to another.

I am switching from a vegetarian diet to a vegan diet for health reasons.

the process of changing the paths of electric current in a circuit.

The technician is switching the connections to reroute the power supply.

to change or exchange something.

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.

To abruptly change one's mind or decision.

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

To change partners in a dance or social setting.

They were switching with different partners during the dance class.