What is the meaning of switching?

noun

• The act of changing one thing or position for another.
  • usage: "his switch on abortion cost him the election"
  • synonyms: switch, shift

verb

• Change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence.
  • synonyms: switch over, switch, exchange
• Exchange or give (something) in exchange for.
  • synonyms: trade, swap, swop, switch
• Lay aside, abandon, or leave for another.
  • usage: "switch to a different brand of beer"; "She switched psychiatrists"; "The car changed lanes"
  • synonyms: switch, shift, change
• Make a shift in or exchange of.
  • usage: "First Joe led; then we switched"
  • synonyms: switch, change over, shift
• Cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation.
  • usage: "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"
  • synonyms: throw, flip, switch
• Flog with or as if with a flexible rod.
  • synonyms: switch
• Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action. ).
  • synonyms: interchange, tack, switch, alternate, flip, flip-flop