switch
switch
control device
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switch with Russian translation
switch usage examples
У прикроватной лампы на основании есть маленький выключатель для чтения ночью.
The bedside lamp has a tiny switch on its base for reading at night.
Под столом есть маленький выключатель, который управляет лампой.
There is a small switch under the table that controls the lamp.
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switch belongs to the topic "Rooms and Furniture". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
switch synonyms
What's the difference between switch / button / knob / dimmer
General term for a device that turns an electrical circuit on or off; covers many types.
Flip the switch to turn the light off.
Переключите выключатель, чтобы выключить свет.
A pushable control; may act as a switch but often performs other actions as well.
Press the button to start the kettle.
Нажмите кнопку, чтобы включить чайник.
A rotary control (turning knob); often used to adjust settings rather than simple on/off.
Turn the knob to lower the volume.
Поверните ручку, чтобы уменьшить громкость.
A device that adjusts light brightness smoothly rather than a simple on/off switch.
Use the dimmer to lower the lights for dinner.
Используйте диммер, чтобы уменьшить свет для ужина.
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How to pronounce switch and what this word means
switch translation: выключатель. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce switch
/ˈswɪtʃ/
switch translation
выключатель
switch examples
The bedside lamp has a tiny switch on its base for reading at night.
switch transcription
/ˈswɪtʃ/, /ˈswɪtʃ/
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Questions about this word
switch meaning: what does it mean?
control device
switch pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
switch is pronounced as /ˈswɪtʃ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
switch definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The bedside lamp has a tiny switch on its base for reading at night. Translation: У прикроватной лампы на основании есть маленький выключатель для чтения ночью.
Is switch part of Rooms and Furniture vocabulary?
Yes, switch (выключатель) can be learned in the Rooms and Furniture topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is switch part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, switch (выключатель) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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