switching Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of changing one thing or position for another
    shift; switch.
    • his switch on abortion cost him the election
  2. verb change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
    switch over; switch; exchange.
  3. verb exchange or give (something) in exchange for
    switch; swop; swap; trade.
  4. verb lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
    shift; switch; change.
    • switch to a different brand of beer
    • She switched psychiatrists
    • The car changed lanes
  5. verb make a shift in or exchange of; then we switched"
    shift; switch; change over.
    • First Joe led
  6. verb cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
    switch; throw; flip.
    • switch on the light
    • throw the lever
  7. verb flog with or as if with a flexible rod
    switch.
  8. verb reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
    interchange; alternate; flip; switch; tack; flip-flop.

WordNet


Switch"ing adjective & noun
Definitions
  1. from Switch, v.

Webster 1913