1. a railroad facility where trains are assembled, disassembled, and cars are sorted and switched between tracks
Usage: railroad terminology
2. an electrical facility containing switches, transformers, and other equipment for controlling electric power transmission
Usage: electrical engineering

Examples

• The freight train entered the switchyard to have additional cars attached.
• Workers in the switchyard coordinated the movement of dozens of rail cars.
• The electrical switchyard was surrounded by high-voltage power lines.
• Engineers monitored the switchyard’s equipment from the control room.
• The new switchyard will improve the efficiency of train operations.
• Power was temporarily interrupted due to maintenance at the switchyard.