Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

toggle switch

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.08 in modern English

Syllables
tog-gle switch
IPA
22
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A switch actuated by moving a small lever; usually an on/off switch with two positions.

noun

A control resembling such a switch, allowing a setting to be enabled or disabled.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From the similarity of the control lever in early designs to a toggle.

Inflected Forms

toggle switches (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

checkbox radio button

Synonyms

toggle flip switch paddle switch snap switch on-off switch on/off switch

Questions

What does toggle switch mean?
A switch actuated by moving a small lever; usually an on/off switch with two positions.
Where does toggle switch come from?
From the similarity of the control lever in early designs to a toggle.

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