Interchange vs. Switch
Difference Between Interchange and Switch
Interchangeverb
(transitive) to switch (each of two things)
to interchange placesSwitchnoun
A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow.
Interchangeverb
(transitive) to mutually give and receive (something); to exchange
Switchnoun
A change.
Interchangeverb
(intransitive) to swap or change places
Switchnoun
A movable section of railroad track which allows the train to be directed down one of two destination tracks; point.
Interchangeverb
(transitive) to alternate; to intermingle or vary
to interchange cares with pleasuresSwitchnoun
A slender woody plant stem used as a whip; a thin, flexible rod, associated with corporal punishment in the United States.
Interchangenoun
An act of interchanging.
Switchnoun
(computer science) A command line notation allowing specification of optional behavior.
Use the /b switch to specify black-and-white printing.Interchangenoun
A highway junction in which traffic may change from one road to another without crossing a stream of traffic.
Switchnoun
A programming construct that takes different actions depending on the value of an expression.
Interchangenoun
(rail transport) A connection between two or more lines, services or modes of transport; a station at which such a connection can be made.
Holborn tube station is the only interchange between the London Underground Central and Piccadilly LinesSwitchnoun
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.
Interchangenoun
a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams
Switchnoun
(telecommunication) A system of specialized relays, computer hardware, or other equipment which allows the interconnection of a calling party's telephone line with any called party's line.
Interchangenoun
mutual interaction; the activity of interchanging or reciprocating
Switchnoun
(BDSM) One who is willing to take either a submissive or a dominant role in a sexual relationship.
Interchangenoun
reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money especially the currencies of different countries;
he earns his living from the interchange of currencySwitchverb
(transitive) To exchange.
I want to switch this red dress for a green one.Interchangeverb
give to, and receive from, one another;
Would you change places with me?We have been exchanging letters for a yearSwitchverb
(transitive) To change (something) to the specified state using a switch.
Switch the light on.Interchangeverb
cause to change places;
interchange this screw for one of a smaller sizeSwitchverb
(transitive) To whip or hit with a switch.
Interchangeverb
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
Switchverb
(intransitive) To change places, tasks, etc.
I want to switch to a different seat.Switchverb
To get angry suddenly; to quickly or unreasonably become enraged.
Switchverb
To swing or whisk.
to switch a caneSwitchverb
To be swung or whisked.
The angry cat's tail switched back and forth.Switchverb
To trim.
to switch a hedgeSwitchverb
To turn from one railway track to another; to transfer by a switch; generally with off, from, etc.
to switch off a train; to switch a car from one track to anotherSwitchverb
(ecclesiastical) To shift to another circuit.
Switchadjective
(snowboarding) Pertaining to riding with the front and back feet swapped round compared to one's normal position.
Switchadjective
Pertaining to skiing backwards.
Switchnoun
control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
Switchnoun
an event in which one thing is substituted for another;
the replacement of lost blood by a transfusion of donor bloodSwitchnoun
hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure
Switchnoun
railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock
Switchnoun
a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment
Switchnoun
a basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other
Switchnoun
the act of changing one thing or position for another;
his switch on abortion cost him the electionSwitchverb
change over, change around, or switch over
Switchverb
exchange or give (something) in exchange for
Switchverb
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another;
switch to a different brand of beerShe switched psychiatristsThe car changed lanesSwitchverb
make a shift in or exchange of;
First Joe led; then we switchedSwitchverb
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation;
switch on the lightthrow the leverSwitchverb
flog with or as if with a flexible rod
Switchverb
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
