(networking) A means of directing digitally encoded information in a communication network from its source to its destination, in which messages may be divided into smaller entities called packets, each of which travels independently through the network in paths based on moment to moment routing decisions made by the nodes through which they pass.

(transitive) To turn a switch to the "off" position in order to stop or disable a device. / (idiomatic) To lose interest, and start thinking about something else.

plural of light switch

(military) In naval mine warfare, a switch in a mine operated by a projecting spike.

(cricket) An instance of switch-hitting.

Relating to use of bait and switch (offering one attractive exchange initially, but not honoring the offer) in business, politics, and elsewhere.

(baseball, softball) To bat both left and right-handed. / (cricket) To face the bowler with a left or right-handed batting stance, and then switch to the opposite stance as the ball is bowled.

(baseball) A person who can bat either as a right-hander or a left-hander. / (cricket) A batsman who performs switch-hits.

A switch used to control the flow of electricity in a circuit, consisting of a hinge which allows a metal lever, or knife, to be lifted from or inserted into a slot or jaw to break or make electrical contact.

Alternative form of switchhook