switch

interruttore

Piccolo comando che si preme o muove per accendere o spegnere una luce o una macchina.

In inglese semplice: A small control that you press or move to turn a light or machine on or off.

• The switch is beside the door.
• Press this switch to start the machine.
• I couldn’t find the light switch in the dark.

Espressioni comuni: light switch, power switch, press the switch, electric switch

cambiamento, passaggio

Passaggio da una cosa, attività o situazione a un'altra.

In inglese semplice: A change from one thing, activity, or situation to another.

• The switch was surprisingly easy.
• She made the switch to a different bank.
• Their sudden switch from comedy to serious discussion surprised everyone.

Come si usa: a switch from something to something (The switch from gas to electricity saved us money.)

Sinonimi: change, transition

Espressioni comuni: make the switch, sudden switch, switch to something

switch, commutatore

Apparecchio che collega computer e invia i dati al dispositivo giusto all'interno di una rete.

In inglese semplice: A device that connects computers and sends information to the correct device on a network.

• Connect the cable to the switch.
• The office needs a switch with more ports.
• This switch sends each packet to the right computer.

Sinonimi: network switch

Espressioni comuni: network switch, ethernet switch, switch ports

scambio, deviatoio

Parte mobile dei binari che dirige un treno verso uno di due binari.

In inglese semplice: A movable part of railway track that directs a train onto one of two tracks.

• The train passed over the switch.
• A broken switch delayed several trains.
• The worker moved the switch to direct the train onto another track.

Sinonimi: points

Espressioni comuni: railroad switch, track switch, switch lever

verga, bacchetta

Bastone sottile e flessibile, spesso usato in passato per colpire qualcuno come punizione.

In inglese semplice: A thin, flexible stick, often used in the past to hit someone as punishment.

• He cut a switch from the tree.
• The old story describes children being punished with a switch.
• She carried a thin switch made from a willow branch.

Sinonimi: stick, rod

Espressioni comuni: willow switch, thin switch, cut a switch

cambiare, scambiare

Sostituire una cosa con un'altra o passare dall'una all'altra.

In inglese semplice: To replace something with something else or change from one thing to another.

• Let’s switch seats.
• He switched jobs last year.
• Could you switch this ticket for an earlier train?

Come si usa: switch from something to something (She switched from coffee to tea.); switch something for something (He switched his old phone for a newer model.)

Sinonimi: change, exchange, swap

Espressioni comuni: switch channels, switch seats, switch jobs

accendere

Azionare un interruttore per far accendere una luce o avviare una macchina.

In inglese semplice: To make a light or machine start working by using its power control.

• Please switch on the light.
• She switched the radio on.
• Have you switched on the heater yet?

Come si usa: switch something on / switch on something (Switch the lamp on when it gets dark.)

Sinonimi: turn on

Contrari: switch off

Espressioni comuni: switch on, switch something on, switch on something

spegnere

Azionare un interruttore per spegnere una luce o fermare una macchina.

In inglese semplice: To make a light or machine stop working by using its power control.

• Switch off the light, please.
• I switched my computer off after work.
• Did you remember to switch off the oven?

Come si usa: switch something off / switch off something (Please switch the television off before you leave.)

Sinonimi: turn off

Contrari: switch on

Espressioni comuni: switch off, switch something off, switch off something