switch over

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral
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Meaning: To change from one thing to another

转换、切换
Cambiar, pasar a
切り替える、乗り換える
전환하다, 바꾸다

To transition between systems, channels, or methods.

在系统、频道或方法之间进行转换。
Transicionar entre sistemas, canales o métodos.
システム、チャンネル、または方法を別のものに移行すること。
시스템, 채널, 방법 등을 다른 것으로 바꾸는 것.
Base verb: switch
Particle: over
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. We switched over to renewable energy.
    我们转向了可再生能源。
    Pasamos a energías renovables.
    再生可能エネルギーに切り替えた。
    재생 에너지로 전환했다.
  2. Switch over to channel 4.
    换到4频道。
    Cambia al canal 4.
    チャンネル4に切り替えて。
    채널 4로 바꿔.
  3. They switched over to the new system.
    他们切换到了新系统。
    Cambiaron al nuevo sistema.
    新しいシステムに切り替えた。
    새로운 시스템으로 전환했다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: transitions, technology

Tone: practical

✓ Do Say

  • Time to switch over
    该切换了
    Es hora de cambiar
    切り替える時間だ
    전환할 때가 됐어

Origin & History

From switching or changing direction.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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