toggle switch

noun

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

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This can also cause trouble when doing gram-to-ounce conversions, which require a double-tap: A toggle switch at the device’s base would be more helpful, without mussing up the smooth surface of the cup. Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024 Turn off the Manage app if unused toggle switch, and it will be left alone. David Nield, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024 My major gripe is that there's no AF/MF toggle switch on the lens. PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024 Then there's the Send messages toggle switch: Turn this off, and only admins will be able to post anything to the group. David Nield, WIRED, 1 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for toggle switch 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 9 Jan. 2025.

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toggle switch

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

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