switching
UK: ˈswɪtʃɪŋ | US: ˈswɪtʃɪŋ
n. the act or process of changing from one thing to another
vt. the present participle of "switch," meaning to change or shift abruptly
vi. the act of shifting between alternatives
The word "switching" derives from the verb "switch," which originated in the 16th century, likely from Germanic roots related to "swing" or "sweep." The suffix "-ing" is a productive English suffix used to form present participles or gerunds, indicating an ongoing action or state. The combination reflects the dynamic nature of shifting between states or choices.
The technician is switching the cables to troubleshoot the network issue.
She considered switching careers after ten years in finance.
The train tracks allow for smooth switching between routes.
His constant switching of opinions made him hard to trust.
The software supports automatic switching between light and dark modes.