switch
n//swɪt͡ʃ//strömbrytare, brytare, växel, spö, switch, växla, knäppa, koppla, släcka, stänga, tända, byta, piska, slå
A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow.
(rail transport, US, Philippines) A movable section of railroad track which allows the train to be directed down one of two destination tracks; (set of) points.
(computer science) A command line notation allowing specification of optional behavior.
(telecommunication) A system of specialized relays, computer hardware, or other equipment which allows the interconnection of a calling party's telephone line with any called party's line.
A slender woody plant stem used as a whip; a thin, flexible rod, associated with corporal punishment in the United States.
(computing, networking) A networking device connecting multiple wires, allowing them to communicate simultaneously, when possible. Compare to the less efficient hub device that solely duplicates network packets to each wire.
(intransitive) To change places, tasks, etc.
To turn from one railway track to another; to transfer by a switch; generally with off, from, etc.