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| about-face |
an abrupt, complete change in opinion, beliefs, actions, or the like; switch; reversal. [1/3 definitions] |
| alternate |
to use in turn, one after another; switch between. [1/7 definitions] |
| bait-and-switch |
of or relating to a bait-and-switch. [1/2 definitions] |
| circuit breaker |
a switch or other device that automatically breaks an electric circuit when too much electricity flows through it. |
| come over |
to switch from one side or team to another side or team. [1/6 definitions] |
| cutaway |
a switch from one scene to another in a film, used to create suspense, show a simultaneous event, or the like; cutaway shot. [1/4 definitions] |
| dim |
to switch (automotive vehicle headlights) from high intensity or position to ordinary intensity. [1/9 definitions] |
| escutcheon |
a decorative or protective plate around a door handle, keyhole, light switch, or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| go off on a tangent |
to switch suddenly from a main topic or course of action to another that is irrelevant. |
| hickory |
the wood of a hickory tree, or a rod made of this wood for use as a walking stick or switch. [1/2 definitions] |
| ignition |
in an automobile or the like, the switch that activates the ignition system. [1/3 definitions] |
| knob |
a rounded piece on a door or drawer; a switch on a machine. |
| pilot lamp |
a small light that indicates the location of an electric switch or circuit breaker. [1/2 definitions] |
| punch1 |
a push of a switch on a machine. [1/4 definitions] |
| rod |
a stick or switch used for punishment by whipping. [1/4 definitions] |
| shift |
to switch or move from one place to another or toward a new direction; change the position of. [1/12 definitions] |
| shunt |
to switch (a vehicle such as a train or railroad car) from one track to another. [4/10 definitions] |
| sidetrack |
of a train or train car, to switch to a siding. [1/3 definitions] |
| start |
to cause (a machine, motor, or engine) to begin operating; switch on. [1/15 definitions] |
| switch |
to turn on or off by operating a switch (usually followed by "off" or "on"). [2/8 definitions] |
| switchable |
combined form of switch. |
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