code-switch
See also: codeswitch and code switch
English
Alternative forms
- codeswitch, code switch
Verb
code-switch (third-person singular simple present code-switches, present participle code-switching, simple past and past participle code-switched)
- To alternate between two or more languages, typically in spoken conversation.
- To change the dialect or register in which one speaks a language.
- (rugby) To change from playing rugby league to rugby union or vice versa.
Synonyms
- code-mix
Related terms
- code-switching
Translations
to alternate between languages
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