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Phonetic: "/ɪɡˈnɪʃən/"

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: The act of igniting.

Definition: The initiation of combustion.

Definition: A system for activating combustion in a combustion engine.

Definition: Receptacle for a key used to start the engine in a vehicle.

Phonetic: "/swɪtʃ/"

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: A bundle of thin sticks, typically made of wood, sometimes bond in such a way that binding can be moved so that it varies the tightness of the binding.

Phonetic: "/swɪtʃ/"

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow.

Definition: A change or exchange.

Definition: A movable section of railroad track which allows the train to be directed down one of two destination tracks; (set of) points.

Definition: A slender woody plant stem used as a whip; a thin, flexible rod, associated with corporal punishment in the United States.

Definition: A command line notation allowing specification of optional behavior.

Example: Use the /b switch to specify black-and-white printing.

Definition: A programming construct that takes different actions depending on the value of an expression.

Example: 2004, "Curt", Can I use IF statements, and still use switches? (on newsgroup microsoft.public.word.mailmerge.fields)

Definition: A networking device connecting multiple wires, allowing them to communicate simultaneously, when possible. Compare to the less efficient hub device that solely duplicates network packets to each wire.

Definition: A system of specialized relays, computer hardware, or other equipment which allows the interconnection of a calling party's telephone line with any called party's line.

Definition: A mechanism within DNA that activates or deactivates a gene.

Definition: (BDSM) One who is willing to take either a submissive or a dominant role in a sexual relationship.

Definition: A separate mass or tress of hair, or of some substance (such as jute) made to resemble hair, formerly worn on the head by women.

Phonetic: "/swɪtʃ/"

Part Of Speech: verb

Definition: To exchange.

Example: I want to switch this red dress for a green one.

Definition: To change (something) to the specified state using a switch.

Example: Switch the light on.

Definition: To whip or hit with a switch.

Definition: To change places, tasks, etc.

Example: I want to switch to a different seat.

Definition: To get angry suddenly; to quickly or unreasonably become enraged.

Definition: To swing or whisk.

Example: to switch a cane

Definition: To be swung or whisked.

Example: The angry cat's tail switched back and forth.

Definition: To trim.

Example: to switch a hedge

Definition: To turn from one railway track to another; to transfer by a switch; generally with off, from, etc.

Example: to switch off a train; to switch a car from one track to another

Definition: To shift to another circuit.

Phonetic: "/swɪtʃ/"

Part Of Speech: adjective

Definition: Pertaining to riding with the front and back feet swapped round compared to one's normal position.

Definition: Pertaining to skiing backwards.