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switching

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switching [′swich·iŋ]
(electricity)
Making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.

(networking)switching - Establishing the correct path through a network for a single packet of data (packet switching) or a persistent end-to-end connection (circuit switching).


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Why, they say as how he went a sauntering into the old flag-ship once, switching his tail about devilish easy and gentlemanlike, and inquiring if the old governor was at home.
The two livery stables were crowded with vehicles of all sorts, and lines of buggies and wagons were drawn up along the sides of the shady roads, the horses switching their tails in luxurious idleness.
"That's what he said," nodded Peter, carefully switching his navy plug to the opposite cheek before settling down to reply, "and sez I, 'Why, Martin, what d'ye want o' that there shoat?
 
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