code-switch

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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)

(intransitive) To alternate between two or more languages, typically in spoken conversation.
(intransitive) To change the dialect or register in which one speaks a language.
(rugby, intransitive) To change from playing rugby league to rugby union or vice versa.

Synonyms

code-mix

Derived terms

code-switcher

Related terms

code-switching

Translations

to alternate between languages

Dutch: taalschakelen

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