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)

1. To alternate between two or more languages, typically in spoken conversation.
2. To change the dialect or register in which one speaks a language.
3. (rugby) 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