· the act of changing one thing or position for another; "his switch on abortion cost him the election"
Hypernym(s): change
· change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
Synonym(s): switch_over, exchange
Hypernym(s): change_by_reversal, turn, reverse
· exchange or give (something) in exchange for
Hypernym(s): exchange, change, interchange
· lay aside, abandon, or leave for another; "switch to a different brand of beer"; "She switched psychiatrists"; "The car changed lanes"
· make a shift in or exchange of; "First Joe led; then we switched"
Synonym(s): change_over, shift
Hypernym(s): change, alter, modify
· cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"
Hypernym(s): engage, mesh, lock, operate
· flog with or as if with a flexible rod
Hypernym(s): flog, welt, whip, lather, lash, slash, strap, trounce
· reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
Synonym(s): interchange, tack, alternate, flip, flip-flop
Hypernym(s): change_by_reversal, turn, reverse