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(transitive) To exchange. / (transitive) To change (something) to the specified state using a switch. / (transitive, in modern times Southern US) To whip or hit with a switch.

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Source Word

switch

IPA(Pronunciation)

/swɪt͡ʃ/

Verb

transitive in modern times Southern US intransitive slang

(transitive) To exchange. / (transitive) To change (something) to the specified state using a switch. / (transitive, in modern times Southern US) To whip or hit with a switch.

Japanese Meaning

交換する / （スイッチを使って）指定された状態に切り替える / （現代南部米国で）ムチのようなもので打つ

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Let's switch seats so you can sit by the window.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

窓際に座れるように席を交換しましょう。

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(transitive) To exchange.

A “moving platform” scheme[…]is more technologically ambitious than maglev trains even though it relies on conventional rails. Local trains would use side-by-side rails to roll alongside intercity trains and allow passengers to switch trains by stepping through docking bays.

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