toggle switch

noun

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

Examples of toggle switch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Under This device, turn the Hey Google toggle switch off. David Nield, Popular Science, 22 Feb. 2024 From Settings, go to Battery and device care, Battery, and More battery settings to find the Protect battery toggle switch. WIRED, 19 Nov. 2023 Some things have no real-life equivalent, like the new toggle switch embedded in the back, and there are, in general, a lot of divots and shapes that don't really represent anything. Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 14 July 2023 The no-frills device made for a seamless steaming experience, with one simple on/off toggle switch and a tank that filled easily. Neha Tandon, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024 At some point over the years, Android's notification panel—a flow of incoming data—shacked up with the quick settings panel, which is just a bunch of toggle switches. Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 13 July 2023 To find the toggle switch, open Settings and then choose Battery and Adaptive Charging. Samsung Galaxy Samsung Galaxy phones can limit themselves to an 85 percent charge. WIRED, 19 Nov. 2023 From there, tap Text Size and hit the toggle switch next to Bold Text. Popular Science, 9 Nov. 2023 Of course, Mini's signature toggle switches remain on the dashboard, but these too have been pared down with simplicity in mind. Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 1 Sep. 2023

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

toggle switch

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

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