Noun
One who or that which operates a switch.
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They all love frugality and conservation; they are manic savers of bits of string and switchers-off of lights.
One who or that which switches, that is, changes in some way.
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career switcher
Switch to Acme brand razors for a closer shave! For a limited time, we'll pay you to be a switcher!
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As a career switcher, I diligently attended all the company presentations on campus, and quickly settled on sales and trading. My prior position was in hospital sales.
In short, the task switcher gives you a way to jump directly to another app, without a layover at the Home screen first.
A switchmode power supply.
A railway locomotive used for shunting (switching).
Usage- US usage
The yardman who operates such an engine, or performs a similar role in a trucking depot.
Usage- US usage
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Synonym of vision mixer (“device for selecting between video sources”).
Noun
a person who administers punishment by wielding a switch or whip
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