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switching

/ˈswɪtʃɪŋ/

switching around

switching back

switchingnoun

switchings

Translations

changementSens général ; s’emploie pour l’idée de remplacer une chose par une autre ou de passer d’un état à un autre.

The switching of roles between the two actors added a new dynamic to the play.

Le changement de rôles entre les deux acteurs a apporté une nouvelle dynamique à la pièce.

commutationTerme technique en électricité, télécommunications et informatique.

The network's efficiency improved significantly after the implementation of advanced switching technology.

L’efficacité du réseau s’est nettement améliorée après la mise en place d’une technologie de commutation avancée.

Additional translations

échangeQuand l’idée est celle d’un remplacement réciproque ou d’une permutation.

Definitions

The act of changing or exchanging one thing for another.

The switching of roles between the two actors added a new dynamic to the play.

The process of directing or controlling the flow of electricity or data in a circuit or network.

The network's efficiency improved significantly after the implementation of advanced switching technology.

Synonyms

switchingadjective

more switching

Comp.

most switching

Super.

Attributive use of the noun (e.g., "switching equipment").

Translations

de commutationSe place devant un nom ; emploi technique en contexte électrique ou informatique.

The data center upgraded to switching hardware for faster throughput.

Le centre de données est passé à du matériel de commutation pour un débit plus rapide.

Definitions

Relating to or designed for the action or process of switching, especially in electrical or data-handling contexts, when used before another noun.

The data center upgraded to switching hardware for faster throughput.

Synonyms

switchinggerund / present participle

/ˈswɪtʃɪŋ/

Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g., "switching circuit"

Translations

de commutationEmploi technique, surtout en électronique, télécommunications et traitement des données.

The engineers installed a switching module to improve the router’s performance.

Les ingénieurs ont installé un module de commutation pour améliorer les performances du routeur.

Definitions

Relating to or involved in the act or process of switching, especially of electrical or data signals.

The engineers installed a switching module to improve the router’s performance.

Synonyms

switchverb

switching

ing-form

switched

Past Simple

switched

Past Participle

switching

ing-form

/swɪtʃ/

Translations

changer

She decided to switch her major from biology to chemistry.

Elle a décidé de changer de spécialité, de biologie à chimie.

allumerAvec un appareil ou une lumière; l’inverse se rend par éteindre.

Please switch off the lights when you leave the room.

Veuillez éteindre les lumières lorsque vous quittez la pièce.

éteindreAvec un appareil ou une lumière; l’inverse se rend par allumer.

Please switch off the lights when you leave the room.

Veuillez éteindre les lumières lorsque vous quittez la pièce.

Additional translations

fouetterSens rare; au passé surtout dans un contexte de punition.

Definitions

To change or exchange something for another.

She decided to switch her major from biology to chemistry.

To shift or transfer from one thing to another.

He switched the TV channel to watch the news.

To turn on or off a device or light.

Please switch off the lights when you leave the room.

To change one's position or direction.

The player switched sides during the game.

To strike or whip with a slender, flexible rod or switch.

The boy was switched for his disobedience.

Synonyms

Antonyms

switchnoun

Definitions

A device for making and breaking the connection in an electric circuit.

She flipped the switch to turn on the lights.

A slender, flexible shoot cut from a tree, used especially for whipping.

The teacher used a switch to discipline the students in the old days.

A change from one thing to another, especially a change in opinion or policy.

The sudden switch in his attitude surprised everyone.

A railway track that allows trains to move from one track to another.

The train slowed down as it approached the switch.

A bundle or lock of natural or artificial hair that can be attached to one's own hair to add length or volume.

To achieve the elegant up-do, she clipped a switch to the back of her head.

switchadjective

Definitions

Relating to or controlling a switch or switching mechanism; used before a noun.

The technician traced the fault to a switch circuit.