A1 noun خنثی #2,909 رایج‌ترین

switch

/swɪtʃ/

A switch is a small control device that you press or move to turn an electric light or machine on or off. In a home, these are usually found on walls or on the cords of lamps.

مثال‌ها

3 از 5
1

I cannot find the light switch in this dark room.

I cannot find the light switch in this dark room.

2

The technician replaced the faulty power switch in the server room.

The technician replaced the faulty power switch in the server room.

3

Just hit the switch near the door to turn on the fan.

Just hit the switch near the door to turn on the fan.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
switch
Verb
switch
صفت
switchable
مرتبط
switching
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راهنمای حفظ

Think of the Nintendo Switch—it is a device that lets you 'switch' between playing on the TV and playing in your hands.

آزمون سریع

The room was dark, so I reached for the wall ____.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: switch

مثال‌ها

1

I cannot find the light switch in this dark room.

everyday

I cannot find the light switch in this dark room.

2

The technician replaced the faulty power switch in the server room.

formal

The technician replaced the faulty power switch in the server room.

3

Just hit the switch near the door to turn on the fan.

informal

Just hit the switch near the door to turn on the fan.

4

The experimental setup requires a mechanical switch to interrupt the current.

academic

The experimental setup requires a mechanical switch to interrupt the current.

5

The company decided to make the switch to a new supplier this quarter.

business

The company decided to make the switch to a new supplier this quarter.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
switch
Verb
switch
صفت
switchable
مرتبط
switching

ترکیب‌های رایج

light switch light switch
power switch power switch
wall switch wall switch
dimmer switch dimmer switch
flip the switch flip the switch

عبارات رایج

flip a switch

to change something instantly

make the switch

to change from one thing to another

asleep at the switch

not paying attention when one should be

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

switch vs button

A button is usually pushed inward, while a switch is often flipped up, down, or side to side.

switch vs plug

A plug is the part at the end of a cord that goes into the wall; a switch stays on the wall to control the power.

📝

نکات کاربردی

Use 'switch' for mechanical or electrical controls. It can also be used as a noun to describe a total change from one state or product to another.

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اشتباهات رایج

Learners sometimes say 'open the light' instead of 'use the light switch' or 'turn on the light.'

💡

راهنمای حفظ

Think of the Nintendo Switch—it is a device that lets you 'switch' between playing on the TV and playing in your hands.

📖

ریشه کلمه

Derived from the Middle Dutch word 'swijch', which meant a flexible twig or branch, later used to describe a flexible rod used for switching (hitting).

الگوهای دستوری

Countable noun (singular: switch, plural: switches) Often used with 'on' or 'off' when functioning as a verb
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بافت فرهنگی

In the US, light switches are typically flipped up for 'on', whereas in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, they are usually flipped down for 'on'.

آزمون سریع

The room was dark, so I reached for the wall ____.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: switch

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terrace

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wire

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A wire is a thin, flexible thread of metal. It is commonly used to carry electricity between devices or to fasten objects together.

toilet

A1

A large bowl-shaped fixture used for getting rid of body waste, usually found in a bathroom. It is also a common word for the room that contains this bowl.

attic

A1

An attic is a room or space located directly under the roof of a house. It is commonly used for storing old things or can be turned into a small extra bedroom.

hallway

A1

A long, narrow passage inside a building that connects different rooms. It is used for walking from one part of a house, school, or office to another.

mattress

A1

A mattress is a large, thick pad used for sleeping on, typically placed on top of a bed frame. It is designed to provide support and comfort to the body using materials like foam, springs, or air.

pillow

A1

A pillow is a soft, rectangular object used to support the head while sleeping or resting. It usually consists of a fabric bag filled with soft materials like feathers, foam, or synthetic fibers.

sheet

A1

A large, thin, rectangular piece of cloth used on a bed to keep the sleeper comfortable and the mattress clean. It can also refer to a flat piece of paper or a thin layer of any material like metal or ice.

cabinet

A1

A cabinet is a piece of furniture with shelves or drawers, often featuring doors, used for storing or displaying items. It is commonly found in rooms like the kitchen, bathroom, or office to keep things organized and out of sight.

refrigerator

A1

A large electric appliance used to keep food and drinks cold so they stay fresh for a longer period. It is a fundamental piece of kitchen equipment that prevents spoilage by maintaining a low temperature.

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