to change from one thing, system, or activity to another
example
I chose History of Sociology as an elective course but switched to Anthropology a few weeks later.
synonyms
exchangeswapshift
word origin — late 16th century (denoting a thin tapering riding whip): probably from Low German
switch, deteriorate, promote, expand, renovate: meanings and examples
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switch · verb/swɪtʃ/
to change from one thing, system, or activity to another
I chose History of Sociology as an elective course but switched to Anthropology a few weeks later.
Synonyms: exchange, swap, shift
Origin: late 16th century (denoting a thin tapering riding whip): probably from Low German
deteriorate · verb/dəˈtɪriəˌreɪt/
become worse
He had to stop working because his eyesight had deteriorated so much after the accident.
Synonyms: worsen, decline, degenerate
Origin: late 16th century (in the sense ‘make worse’): from late Latin deteriorat- ‘worsened’, from the verb deteriorare, from Latin deterior ‘worse’
promote · verb/prəˈmoʊt/
assign to a higher position
Due to her level of expertise and outstanding organizing skills, Theresa was soon promoted to senior manager.
Synonyms: advance, move up
Origin: late Middle English: from Latin promot- ‘moved forward’, from the verb promovere, from pro- ‘forward, onward’ + movere ‘to move’
expand · verb/ɪkˈspænd/
make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity
We have recently expanded our vegetable garden to plant strawberries for the summer.
Synonyms: grow, become larger, widen
Origin: late Middle English: from Latin expandere ‘to spread out’, from ex- ‘out’ + pandere ‘to spread’
renovate · verb/ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/
restore to a previous or better condition
Sometimes it is much more costly to renovate an old building than simply knock it down and build a new one.