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Switcher

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

One who or that which operates a switch..

Definitions by Sense

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

Example Sentences

They all love frugality and conservation; they are manic savers of bits of string and switchers-off of lights.
career switcher
Switch to Acme brand razors for a closer shave! For a limited time, we'll pay you to be a switcher!
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does switcher mean?

Switcher means One who or that which operates a switch..

What is a synonym for switcher?

Common synonyms include shunter, shunting engine, switch engine, hostler.

What is the opposite of switcher?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use switcher in a sentence?

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

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