Thesaurus: switching

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1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Switch
2. a. & n. from Switch, v.
3. n. the act of changing one thing or position for another
4. from Switch, v. Switching engine, a locomotive for switching cars from one track to another, and making up trains; -- called also switch engine. [U.S.]
5. from Switch, v. Switching engine, a locomotive for switchingcars from one track to another, and making up trains; -- called alsoswitch engine. [U.S.]
6. j:63/n:37 n the act of changing one thing or position for another v change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence v exchange or give (something) in exchange for v lay aside, abandon, or leave for another v make a shift in or exchange of; then we switched" v cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation v flog with or as if with a flexible rod v reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)