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switch in German

switch in German is Schalter, Weiche, Spießrute — switch means a device used to turn an electrical circuit on or off.

switch in German

Schalter
noun
A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow.
Weiche
noun
(rail transport, US, Philippines) A movable section of railroad track which allows the train to be directed down one of two destination tracks; (set of) points.
Spießrute
noun
A slender woody plant stem used as a whip; a thin, flexible rod, associated with corporal punishment in the United States.
Switch
noun
(computing, networking) A networking device connecting multiple wires, allowing them to communicate simultaneously, when possible. Compare to the less efficient hub device that solely duplicates network packets to each wire.
Netzwerkweiche
noun
(computing, networking) A networking device connecting multiple wires, allowing them to communicate simultaneously, when possible. Compare to the less efficient hub device that solely duplicates network packets to each wire.
Verteiler
noun
(computing, networking) A networking device connecting multiple wires, allowing them to communicate simultaneously, when possible. Compare to the less efficient hub device that solely duplicates network packets to each wire.
austauschen
verb
schalten
verb
tauschen
verb
wechseln
verb
(intransitive) To change places, tasks, etc.

What does "switch" mean?

  1. noun A device used to turn an electrical circuit on or off.
    "She flipped the light switch as she entered the room."
  2. noun A change or exchange from one thing to another.
    "The company made a switch to renewable energy suppliers."
  3. verb To change from one thing, state, or place to another.
    "He switched careers after ten years in finance."
  4. noun A device that connects multiple devices on a computer network, directing data between them.
    "The IT team replaced the old network switch to speed up the office connection."

switch in a sentence

  • She flipped the light switch as she entered the room.
  • The company made a switch to renewable energy suppliers.
  • He switched careers after ten years in finance.
  • Can we switch seats so I can sit by the window?

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What is "switch" in German?

"switch" in German is Schalter, Weiche, Spießrute. switch means: A device used to turn an electrical circuit on or off.

How do you use "switch" in a sentence?

Example: "She flipped the light switch as she entered the room." In German, "switch" is Schalter, Weiche, Spießrute.

Are there other ways to say "switch" in German?

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "switch": Schalter, Weiche, Spießrute, Switch, Netzwerkweiche, Verteiler.

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