1. switch - Noun
2. switch - Adjective
3. switch - Verb
A small, flexible twig or rod.
A movable part of a rail; or of opposite rails, for transferring cars from one track to another.
A separate mass or trees of hair, or of some substance (at jute) made to resemble hair, worn on the head by women.
A mechanical device for shifting an electric current to another circuit.
To strike with a switch or small flexible rod; to whip.
To swing or whisk; as, to switch a cane.
To trim, as, a hedge.
To turn from one railway track to another; to transfer by a switch; -- generally with off, from, etc.; as, to switch off a train; to switch a car from one track to another.
To shift to another circuit.
To walk with a jerk.
Source: Webster's dictionaryWhen did the future switch from being a promise to a threat? Chuck Palahniuk
I cannot switch my voice. My voice is not like an elevator going up and down. Maria Callas
Men want a woman whom they can turn on and off like a light switch. Ian Fleming
There is no off switch on a tiger. German Proverb
Without a green switch the ox and the donkey won't obey. Afghan Proverb
In an instant illumination can be achieved, it is as easy as turning on a light, the problem is finding the switch in the dark. Moroccan Proverb