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English

switcher

|switch-er|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈswɪtʃər/

🇬🇧

/ˈswɪtʃə/

device or person that changes

Etymology
Etymology Information

'switcher' originates from the English word 'switch', which comes from the Middle English 'swichen', meaning 'to move or change'.

Historical Evolution

'switch' evolved from the Middle English 'swichen' and eventually became the modern English word 'switch'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to move or change', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a device or person that changes or switches something'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or device that changes or switches something.

The switcher in the control room manages the video feeds.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/07/23 20:36