Meaning Of Switch

n.

A small, flexible twig or rod.
n.

A movable part of a rail; or of opposite rails, for transferring cars from one track to another.
n.

A separate mass or trees of hair, or of some substance (at jute) made to resemble hair, worn on the head by women.
n.

A mechanical device for shifting an electric current to another circuit.
v. t.

To strike with a switch or small flexible rod; to whip.
v. t.

To swing or whisk; as, to switch a cane.
v. t.

To trim, as, a hedge.
v. t.

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.
v. t.

To shift to another circuit.
v. i.

To walk with a jerk.