toggle switch

n. A switch that uses a toggle joint with a spring to open or close an electric circuit as an attached lever is pushed through a small arc.

toggle switch

n 1. (Electronics) an electric switch having a projecting lever that is manipulated in a particular way to open or close a circuit 2. (Computer Science) a computer device that is used to turn a feature on or off

tog′gle switch`

n. an electrical switch controlled by a projecting knob or arm that can be moved through a small arc. [1920–25]

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Noun

toggle switch - a hinged switch that can assume either of two positionson/off switch, on-off switch, toggleDIP switch, dual inline package switch - (computer science) one of a set of small on-off switches mounted in computer hardware; used in place of jumpers to configure the machine for a userelectric switch, electrical switch, switch - control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit

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toggle switch

1. an electric switch having a projecting lever that is manipulated in a particular way to open or close a circuit 2. a computer device that is used to turn a feature on or off

toggle switch

[′täg·əl ‚swich] (electricity) A small switch that is operated by manipulation of a projecting lever that is combined with a spring to provide a snap action for opening or closing a circuit quickly. (electronics) An electronically operated circuit that holds either of two states until changed.

toggle switch

flush-mounted toggle switch A lever-actuated snap switch.

toggle switch

A device that opens and closes an electric circuit. It uses a lever that is moved up and down; a light switch on the wall being a common example. Early computers, especially mainframes, often had many rows of toggle switches on their consoles, making them look very formidable. See toggle.

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noun a hinged switch that can assume either of two positions

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