English · Word Candidate

switch

/swɪt͡ʃ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: switches · switching · switched

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thiết bị để bật hoặc tắt dòng điện

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A change or exchange.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sự thay đổi hoặc trao đổi

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Noun

Examples

After many complications and sudden switches of career and identity for all […] they end up selling out for fame and money, and leave the boardwalk for good.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To exchange.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trao đổi

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Verb

Examples

I want to switch this red dress for a green one.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To change (something) to the specified state using a switch.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thay đổi trạng thái bằng công tắc

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Verb

Examples

Switch the light on.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “switch” mean?

A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow.

Is “switch” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.