Switch vs. Button
Difference Between Switch and Button
Switchnoun
A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow.
Buttonnoun
A knob or disc that is passed through a loop or (buttonhole), serving as a fastener.
April fastened the buttons of her overcoat to keep out the wind.Switchnoun
A change.
Buttonnoun
A mechanical device meant to be pressed with a finger in order to open or close an electric circuit or to activate a mechanism.
Pat pushed the button marked "shred" on the blender.Switchnoun
A movable section of railroad track which allows the train to be directed down one of two destination tracks; point.
Buttonnoun
(graphical user interface) An on-screen control that can be selected as an activator of an attached function.
Click the button that looks like a house to return to your browser's home page.Switchnoun
A slender woody plant stem used as a whip; a thin, flexible rod, associated with corporal punishment in the United States.
Buttonnoun
(US) A badge worn on clothes, fixed with a pin through the fabric.
The politician wore a bright yellow button with the slogan "Vote Smart" emblazoned on it.Switchnoun
(computer science) A command line notation allowing specification of optional behavior.
Use the /b switch to specify black-and-white printing.Buttonnoun
(botany) A bud.
Switchnoun
A programming construct that takes different actions depending on the value of an expression.
Buttonnoun
The head of an unexpanded mushroom.
Switchnoun
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.
Buttonnoun
(slang) The clitoris.
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.
Buttonnoun
(curling) The center (bullseye) of the house.
Switchnoun
(BDSM) One who is willing to take either a submissive or a dominant role in a sexual relationship.
Buttonnoun
(fencing) The soft circular tip at the end of a foil.
Switchverb
(transitive) To exchange.
I want to switch this red dress for a green one.Buttonnoun
(poker) A plastic disk used to represent the person in last position in a poker game; also dealer's button.
Switchverb
(transitive) To change (something) to the specified state using a switch.
Switch the light on.Buttonnoun
(poker) The player who is last to act after the flop, turn and river, who possesses the button.
Switchverb
(transitive) To whip or hit with a switch.
Buttonnoun
(archaic) A person who acts as a decoy.
Switchverb
(intransitive) To change places, tasks, etc.
I want to switch to a different seat.Buttonnoun
A raised pavement marker to further indicate the presence of a pavement marking painted stripe.
Switchverb
To get angry suddenly; to quickly or unreasonably become enraged.
Buttonnoun
A methaqualone tablet (used as a recreational drug).
Switchverb
To swing or whisk.
to switch a caneButtonnoun
A piece of wood or metal, usually flat and elongated, turning on a nail or screw, to fasten something, such as a door.
Switchverb
To be swung or whisked.
The angry cat's tail switched back and forth.Buttonnoun
A globule of metal remaining on an assay cupel or in a crucible, after fusion.
Switchverb
To trim.
to switch a hedgeButtonnoun
A knob; a small ball; a small, roundish mass.
Switchverb
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 anotherButtonnoun
A small white blotch on a cat's coat.
Switchverb
(ecclesiastical) To shift to another circuit.
Buttonnoun
A unit of length equal to 1/12 of an inch.
Switchadjective
(snowboarding) Pertaining to riding with the front and back feet swapped round compared to one's normal position.
Buttonnoun
The means for initiating a nuclear strike or similar cataclysmic occurrence.
Switchadjective
Pertaining to skiing backwards.
Buttonnoun
(lutherie) In an instrument of the violin family, the near semi-circular shape extending from the top of the back plate of the instrument, meeting the heel of the neck.
Switchnoun
control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
Buttonnoun
(lutherie) lang=en.
Switchnoun
an event in which one thing is substituted for another;
the replacement of lost blood by a transfusion of donor bloodButtonnoun
synonym of adjuster.
Switchnoun
hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure
Buttonnoun
The least amount of care or interest; a whit or jot.
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
Buttonnoun
(comedy) The final joke at the end of a comedic act (such as a sketch, set, or scene).
Switchnoun
a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment
Buttonverb
(transitive) To fasten with a button.
Switchnoun
a basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other
Buttonverb
(intransitive) To be fastened by a button or buttons.
The coat will not button.Switchnoun
the act of changing one thing or position for another;
his switch on abortion cost him the electionButtonnoun
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
Switchverb
change over, change around, or switch over
Buttonnoun
an electrical switch operated by pressing a button;
the elevator was operated by push buttonsthe push beside the bed operated a buzzer at the deskSwitchverb
exchange or give (something) in exchange for
Buttonnoun
any of various plant parts that resemble buttons
Switchverb
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another;
switch to a different brand of beerShe switched psychiatristsThe car changed lanesButtonnoun
a female sexual organ homologous to the penis
Switchverb
make a shift in or exchange of;
First Joe led; then we switchedButtonverb
provide with buttons;
button a shirtSwitchverb
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation;
switch on the lightthrow the leverButtonverb
fasten with buttons;
button the dressSwitchverb
flog with or as if with a flexible rod
Switchverb
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
