toggle switch

noun

: an electric switch operated by pushing a projecting lever through a small arc

Examples of toggle switch in a Sentence

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There’s a single button on the left ear for adjusting the speed of the fans and powering on/off, and a neat toggle switch on the right with comprehensive audio controls. Chris Haslam, WIRED, 17 May 2023 The camera has a battery life indicator on its rear and a small blue LED light between the film door and the EV compensation toggle switch. PCMAG, 23 Oct. 2024 The Display button abuts the eye cup and is collared by the Movie/Still mode toggle switch. PCMAG, 12 Sep. 2024 To get started, download the app on your preferred platform, open the Settings menu within the browser app, and tap the toggle switch to activate the VPN. PCMAG, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for toggle switch 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1924, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of toggle switch was circa 1924

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“Toggle switch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toggle%20switch. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

toggle switch

noun
: an electric switch operated by pushing a lever through a small angle

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