switch

US /swɪtʃ/
UK /swɪtʃ/
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interruptor

a device for making and breaking the connection in an electric circuit

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Flip the switch to turn on the light.
Acione o interruptor para acender a luz.
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The light switch is broken.
O interruptor da luz está quebrado.
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2.

mudança, troca

a sudden or complete change, especially of one thing for another

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There was a sudden switch in the weather.
Houve uma mudança repentina no tempo.
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The company made a switch to renewable energy.
A empresa fez uma mudança para energia renovável.
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1.

mudar, trocar

to change the position, direction, or focus of something

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Can you switch the channels for me?
Você pode mudar os canais para mim?
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Let's switch places so you can see better.
Vamos trocar de lugar para você poder ver melhor.
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2.

ligar, desligar

to turn an electrical device on or off

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Please switch off the lights when you leave.
Por favor, apague as luzes ao sair.
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He switched on the radio to listen to the news.
Ele ligou o rádio para ouvir as notícias.
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