How to Use switch in a Sentence

switch

1 of 2 noun

• He threw the switch to stop the machine.
• She flicked a switch and turned the lamp on.
• Rather the tone of the film changes each time there is a genre switch.
  — Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 20 Apr. 2023
• Flip the switch when it’s done, and out pours your cold brew.
  — Jaina Grey, WIRED, 30 June 2023
• Some are not ready to make the switch from Twitter to Threads.
  — Taylor Lorenz, Washington Post, 7 July 2023
• With the flip of a switch, LED light will shine through the cutouts to bring a warm glow to your space.
  — Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2023
• The dark brown is beautiful and a good switch from black.
  — Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2023
• And those who make the switch might find their floors — and their souls — a bit better for it.
  — Kate Morgan, Washington Post, 3 Nov. 2023
• The switches for the windows and locks have been moved to the center console.
  — Kevin Williams, Popular Science, 10 Apr. 2023
• It’s also got a dimmable touch switch to choose the brightness.
  — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
• There’s no way of knowing when the switch in names occurred.
  — Frank Batavick, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2023
• Describe what the switch is, what the political means are, and what stands in the way.
  — David Remnick, The New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2023
• That switch will likely speed up refunds, the IRS said.
  — Leada Gore | [e-mail], al, 10 Aug. 2023
• The switch Vanessa was a partner in an audit firm in Paris.
  — Graham Ward, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2024
• Each buzzer had two motors with wires that ran up to the booth, and the projectionist would hit the switch.
  — Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2023
• One of the biggest improvements of the Lily 2 is the switch to a standard 14mm quick-release strap.
  — PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024
• The company will flip a switch and turn on ads for all of its Prime Video viewers.
  — Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2024
• For a fun take on the classic teddy coat, this quilted Levi’s one is a nice switch up.
  — Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
• The night-light turns off after 10 minutes or can be turned off sooner with the on/off switch.
  — Maya Polton, Parents, 4 Aug. 2023
• The Heat often has been left at a height deficit on switches, though that’s nothing new.
  — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2024
• The switch to February meant just a six-month turnaround from the last tourney.
  — Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2024
• LAist reporter Erin Stone rode around with a trucker who made the switch to see and hear the difference.
  — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2023
• This is West's second party switch of the 2024 campaign.
  — Alexandra Marquez, NBC News, 5 Oct. 2023
• The Lakers’ dished out a season-best 38 assists, James taking over as the point guard in the lineup switch.
  — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2023
• The quick switch Too often room lighting is simply too dim.
  — Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
• Replace only the deadbolt so the door looks no different on the front or back; only the edge of the door reveals the switch.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 28 July 2023
• Like making the switch to a glass nail file, choosing a non-acetone remover is an easy and quick fix.
  — Melanie Rud, SELF, 28 July 2023
• The vacuum works well on both carpet and hard floors thanks to a simple switch that shuts off the brushroll when on hard floor mode.
  — Terri Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2023
• Once the team flipped that switch, the female flies had the ability to just do the whole reproduction thing on their own.
  — Jackie Appel, Popular Mechanics, 27 July 2023
• The data center switch market alone accounts for more than US $10 billion in annual revenue.
  — IEEE Spectrum, 7 Apr. 2024

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switch

2 of 2 verb

• I switched to a new doctor.
• Why did you switch jobs?
• He kept switching back and forth between topics.
• We switched over to a different telephone service.
• She switched back to her original insurance company.
• And switch to something the Chiefs hadn’t run all year.
  — Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024
• The video then switched to footage of a yellow knife on the floor, with blood visible on the blade.
  — Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
• With the change of season comes the natural desire to switch things up above the neck.
  — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2023
• Gary Oldman switched up his look for the Golden Globes!
  — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2024
• Sometimes, more egg yolks are added, as is sour cream, and sometimes, the dairy is switched up.
  — Jessie Sheehan, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2024
• This option is the best bar stool for those who have the urge to switch up their home’s look every few months.
  — Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2024
• Swipe the stem of the AirPods to adjust the volume, press to play or pause music, and switch between the two modes.
  — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
• Don’t be afraid to think outside the coloring book, as switch to colors out of the norm.
  — David A. Rose, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2024
• That's 1 rep. Perform once more with same leg, then switch sides and repeat.
  — Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 16 Aug. 2023
• Complete 16 reps with a medium weight on one side, then switch.
  — Sarah Felbin, Women's Health, 18 Apr. 2023
• Tones switch from golden or white-based to brassy or orange.
  — Margaux Anbouba, ELLE, 4 Apr. 2023
• With this extra-long 108-foot spool of LED lights that switches between the two, the answer is both.
  — Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2023
• The 5-button layout allows users to steer left and right, control their speed, and switch it on and off.
  — Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2023
• Swift switched it up with a long leather trench coat in a classic khaki color.
  — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2023
• Still, the kids never complained, and the convenience of having a stroller that can switch from one to two seats was worth it.
  — Katrina Cossey, Parents, 11 July 2023
• But some experts say the lack of fiery response so far could be a sign of China switching tack.
  — Brittyn Clennett, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2023
• The minimum age to switch a child’s car seat to forward-facing is 2 years old.
  — Jennifer Brookland, Detroit Free Press, 3 Aug. 2023
• In the evening, a generator is switched on, and everyone comes to charge their phones.
  — Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2023
• There was a car in front of him going 30 mph in a 60 mph zone, and Riker switched lanes to pass when disaster struck.
  — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2024
• Out of 158 million who voted, some will switch sides, but switching is rare.
  — David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Nov. 2023
• The driver then switches gears and puts the car into reverse as the agent tries to hold onto his left forearm.
  — The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2023
• The wind decided to have a mind of its own that night and switched to a straight east, which allowed two different does to bust me.
  — Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 1 Nov. 2023
• The first season of the show aired episodes every two weeks, while the second season switched to a weekly format.
  — Zack Sharf, Variety, 2 Apr. 2024
• The governor’s office declined to give a reason for the firing and switch.
  — James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Sep. 2023
• But the two guys had a bitter falling out, during which Tashi switched her romantic attentions from Patrick to Art.
  — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024