Switcher

Quick meaning: Switcher is a noun meaning One who or that which operates a switch.

Meaning

One who or that which operates a switch.

More Meanings

1. One who or that which switches, that is, changes in some way.
2. (electronics) A switchmode power supply.
3. (rail transport, US) A railway locomotive used for shunting (switching).
4. (rail transport, trucking, US) The yardman who operates such an engine, or performs a similar role in a trucking depot.
5. (television) Synonym of vision mixer (“device for selecting between video sources”).

Example Sentences

career switcher

Switch to Acme brand razors for a closer shave! For a limited time, we'll pay you to be a switcher!

They all love frugality and conservation; they are manic savers of bits of string and switchers-off of lights.

In short, the task switcher gives you a way to jump directly to another app, without a layover at the Home screen first.

Word Forms

• switchers

Synonyms for switcher

Depending on context, synonyms include shunter, hostler, switchman.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include switch, switchover, changer, commutation, mix, shunter.

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