switching

(noun) the act of changing one thing or position for another. Synonyms: switch, shift. Example: "His switch on abortion cost him the election."

(verb) change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence. Synonyms: switch over, switch, exchange.

(verb) exchange or give (something) in exchange for. Synonyms: trade, swap, swop, switch.

(verb) lay aside, abandon, or leave for another. Synonyms: switch, shift, change. Examples: "Switch to a different brand of beer." "She switched psychiatrists." "The car changed lanes."

(verb) make a shift in or exchange of. Synonyms: switch, change over, shift. Example: "First joe led; then we switched."

(verb) cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation. Synonyms: throw, flip, switch. Examples: "Switch on the light." "Throw the lever."

(verb) flog with or as if with a flexible rod. Synonyms: switch.

(verb) reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action). Synonyms: interchange, tack, switch, alternate, flip, flip-flop.