Switch Switched I Swɪtʃ Switching Process System Invoicing

• we're in the process of switching over to a new system of invoicing.
• press these two keys to switch between documents on screen.
• when did you switch jobs?
• the meeting has been switched to next week.

switch

1. to change or make something change from one thing to another
• We're in the process of switching over to a new system of invoicing.
• Press these two keys to switch between documents on screen.
• When did you switch jobs?
• The meeting has been switched to next week.
2. to exchange one thing for another
• synonym swap
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/swap_1
• The dates of the last two exams have been switched.
• I see you've switched the furniture around (= changed its position).
• Do you think she'll notice if I switch my glass with hers?
3. to do somebody else’s job for a short time or work during different hours so that they can do your job or work during your usual hours
• synonym swap
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/swap_1
• I can't work next weekend—will you switch with me?
• Have you been able to switch your shift with anyone?
• Can we switch our shifts around?

Extra Examples

• He decided to switch tactics.
• He switched his allegiance from the British to the French.
• My mind suddenly switched back to my conversation with Jeremy.
• The remote control allows you to switch easily between TV channels.
• We asked them if they would switch places with us.
• Do you think she’ll notice if I switch my glass with hers?
• I see you’ve switched the furniture around.
• We’re in the process of switching over to a new system of invoicing.

Verb Forms

• present simple I / you / we / they switch
• he / she / it switches
• past simple switched
• past participle switched
• -ing form switching

Word Origin

• late 16th cent. (denoting a thin tapering riding whip): probably from Low German.