switches
Aussprache: [ˈswɪʧɪz]
Kontext: „technology“
(noun) a device that controls the flow of electricity in a circuit. You can use a switch to turn a light on or off, just like pressing a button.
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She flipped the switch and the lights turned on immediately.
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The switch didn't work, so the lights stayed off all night.
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Where is the switch for the ceiling fan?
Kontext: „games“
(noun) a change from one activity or task to another. In games, players might switch roles or switch turns.
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After their turn, they made a quick switch and let another player take over.
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There was no switch in players during the entire match.
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Did you see when the players made the switch?
Kontext: „technology“
(verb) to change something from one state to another, like turning a device on or off. You can switch off the lights before you go to bed.
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He switches the TV on every evening after dinner.
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She didn't switch the lights off when she left the room.
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Can you switch the air conditioner to a cooler setting?
Kontext: „change“
(verb) to change places or roles with someone else. Like when you and your friend swap seats in a classroom.
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They decided to switch seats so they could sit together.
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He refused to switch places with her, even when she asked nicely.
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Would you like to switch with me during the game?