Switch to (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "switch to (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-04-14 05:04

Meaning of Switch to (something)

Switch to (something) phrasal verb informal

To start doing, utilizing, or consuming something new or different.

My uncle switched to pepper as coffee prices fell.

I have switched to public transport since the price of gas went up.

Used when you cause, allow, or facilitate someone to start doing, utilizing, consuming, etc., something new or different.

The government plans to introduce new taxes aimed at switching drivers to biofuel.

 To convert something into a new or different state or situation.

Could you switch CCN to Cartoon Network? I would like to watch Frozen.

Other phrases about:

to leave well enough alone

Try to avoid to change something because doing something else could make things worse

Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely

As a person's power increases, his or her sense of morality lessens.

tailor (something) to (someone or something)

To revise, adapt, or customize something to fit someone or something

accommodate (someone's) wishes

To change  a situation to fit in with one's wishes or needs

Grammar and Usage of Switch to (something)

Verb Forms

  • to switch to (something)
  • switched to (something)
  • switching to (something)
  • switches to (something)

The verb "switch" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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