code-switch

• codeswitch, code switch

code-switch (third-person singular simple present code-switches, present participle code-switching, simple past and past participle code-switched)

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

• code-mix

• code-switcher

• code-switching