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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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I'd like to know the difference between switch on/off and turn on/off.

As well, could you tell me whether the following sentences are both correct.

I've liked working for IBM so far.

I like working for IBM so far.

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Hi, I'd like to know the difference between switch on/off and turn on/off. Often, there is no difference. But 'turn on/off' is commonly used in cases where we do not use or think of a switch.

— Clive

  • Hi, I'd like to know the difference between switch on/off and turn on/off.
  • Often, there is no difference.
  • But 'turn on/off' is commonly used in cases where we do not use or think of a switch.
  • eg I turn on a tap when I want water.
  • As well, could you tell me whether the following sentences are both correct.
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Hi,

I'd like to know the difference between switch on/off and turn on/off.

Often, there is no difference. But 'turn on/off' is commonly used in cases where we do not use or think of a switch.

eg I turn on a tap when I want water.





As well, could you tell me whether the following sentences are both correct.

I've liked working for
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AnonymousI'd like to know the difference between switch on/off and turn on/off.
Switch on, would be to activate something. Switch off, would be to deactivate something. Used primarily when talking about something that has a physical switch.

"Let me switch on the lights, so we can see in here."

Alternative use (informal): "Let me switch on m
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