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A usually electric device that causes a mechanical device (i.e., a mechanism) to be switched on or off. For example; an electric motor that opens and closes a valve.
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(integrated circuits) A conductor on an integrated circuit that crosses over other conductors with an air gap introduced between in the wafer manufacturing process.
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A type of signal lamp, a visual signalling device used to transmit messages, typically in Morse code.
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(of a connector or docking port) Able to connect to another connector or port of the same type, rather than being restricted to connecting to solely male or solely female connectors or ports.
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Designed to prevent being jammed (communications interference).
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(electronics) A circuit board that connects several connectors in parallel to each other, so that each pin of each connector is linked to the same relative pin of all the other connectors, forming a computer bus.
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A real, fictional, or figurative button that controls a function of critical importance and that is usually large and red, ensuring quick identification.
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Synonym of big red button
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(CB radio slang) The switch controlling one's radio equipment.
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(colloquial) A remote control device for muting a television.
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A mechanical device meant to be pressed with a finger in order to open or close an electric circuit or to activate a mechanism.
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(informal) Synonym of chicken switch
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Alternative spelling of circuit breaker [(electricity) An electrical switch capable of opening and closing an electrical circuit in all operating conditions, including fault situations.]
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The act of operating a switch, etc., so that it clicks.
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(demoscene) An animated horizontal bar of colour that extends into the overscan area of the display.
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(electronics) A connection between two electronic circuits such that a signal can pass between them.
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(electronics) A matrix of switches with multiple input and output lines that form a crossed pattern between which a connection may be established by closing a switch located at each intersection.
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(telegraphy) A switch that changes the current from one circuit to another, or for shortening a circuit.
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(computer engineering) A bus wiring scheme in which a series of devices are connected in sequence: A to B, B to C, C to D, etc.
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Alternative spelling of daisy chain [(electronics) To connect a network or other peripheral in sequence from one node to another through the connected devices.]
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A switch used to select between the low and high headlamp beam on a road vehicle. (usually as "dimmer switch", primarily in North America; elsewhere "dipswitch" or "dipper switch")
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A light switch which can adjust the brightness of the switched lamp from dim to bright, as well as turning it on and off.
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Alternative form of DIP switch. [(electronics, computing) A miniature switch designed to be attached to a circuit board to customize the behavior of the circuit.]
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A switch used to isolate a portion of an electrical circuit.
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A situation where two things are changed at once
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(computing, electronics) A bistable; an electronic switching circuit that has either two stable states (switching between them in response to a trigger) or a stable and an unstable state (switching from one to the other and back again in response to a trigger), and which is thereby capable of serving as one bit of memory.
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(US, electricity): intermediate switch.
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(electrics) A number of switches or other electrical devices wired into one unit and covered by one faceplate.
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(video games) A control on some joysticks, used to manipulate the point of view.
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Alternative form of hookswitch [The spring-loaded button on a telephone that is depressed by the action of returning the handset to the cradle, thus terminating the call.]
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The spring-loaded button on a telephone that is depressed by the action of returning the handset to the cradle, thus terminating the call.
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Alternative form of hot-button [Arousing intense reactions; eliciting strong emotion or controversy.]
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(electronics) An input jack.
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A structure that allows energy to flow between networks, especially electricity and natural gas between international energy networks.
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(Britain, electricity) A light switch with two pairs of two terminals, which can be switched between straight-through or swapped wiring. Typically used as part of a circuit to control a light or other device from three or more locations. (US): four-way switch.
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(electronics) A switch for a jack plug, a jackknife switch; (more generally) a socket used to connect a device to a circuit, network etc.
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A security measure used to switch off a device in an emergency.
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Alternative spelling of kill switch [A security measure used to switch off a device in an emergency.]
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A switch used to control the flow of electricity in a circuit, consisting of a hinge which allows a metal lever, or knife, to be lifted from or inserted into a slot or jaw to break or make electrical contact.
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A switch, usually mounted on a wall in a building, used to turn the light on or off.
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Alternative spelling of light switch [A switch, usually mounted on a wall in a building, used to turn the light on or off.]
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(of a switch or other electronic device) That creates a new electrical connection before an older one is broken.
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A switch that opens and closes an electric circuit through a small amount of liquid mercury.
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An electrical switch that operates with very little travel of (or pressure on) the actuator.
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(electronics) A conductor that interconnects two or more component terminals.
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Describing the state of a telephone (or similar device) when it is available but not in use
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That is either fully on or fully off, and is used to toggle a status between on and off; as in an on-off switch
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a switch or button on an electrical appliance that turns it on or off
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Alternative form of on-off [That is either fully on or fully off, and is used to toggle a status between on and off; as in an on-off switch]
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(often patch cable, patch cord, etc.; see also patch panel) A cable connecting two pieces of electrical equipment.
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(computing) a series of network cable connection sockets.
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A push-button with apparent functionality that actually has no effect when pressed.
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(sciences) A specific intersection; a contact point.
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(computing) An isometric joystick used as a pointing device.
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(computing) A female connector of an electronic device, into which a cable's male connector can be inserted.
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A button of a computer, a video game console, or similar device, that when pressed, causes the device to be either shut down or powered up.
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A switch that operates in response to mechanical force, such as a pressure-sensitive mat used to automatically open doors or a pressure-sensitive floor that operates a security alarm.
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Alternative form of push-button [An electrical switch activated by pressing a button.]
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An electrical switch activated by pressing a button.
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Alternative spelling of push-button [An electrical switch activated by pressing a button.]
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An electrical switch operated by an applied magnetic field that causes two flexible metal reeds to come into contact.
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A device, such as a button or switch, for resetting something.
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(electronics) A button that resets something.
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(computing) A deliberate slowdown in the transfer rate when reading data from a DVD, so as to reduce the amount of noise from the drive.
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A kind of electrical switch with a spring-loaded actuator.
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To index, or scan through, in the manner of a rotating file index.
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(electrical engineering) A switch that is operated by turning a knob.
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(electronics, electronic design automation) In integrated circuit or printed circuit board design, an algorithm for adding all wires needed to properly connect all of the placed components while obeying all design rules.
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The bar or line that divides a screen or window. A split bar lets users customise how the two split windows are viewed.
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A typical button for video games, originally used to start a game, now also often to pause or choose an option.
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An electromechanical device which connects an input to one of a number of outputs according to how many electrical pulses it has received on its input.
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A type of stepping switch able to select on two axes, formerly widely used in telephone exchanges.
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(electronics) A simpler switch that is a component of a more complex switch, used in telephone exchanges or data routing.
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A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow.
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Alternative form of switchhook [The spring-loaded button on a telephone that is depressed by the action of returning the handset to the cradle, thus terminating the call]
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(electronics) A switchmode power supply.
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(electrical engineering) A device used to control, meter, protect, and regulate electronics as part of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution.
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The spring-loaded button on a telephone that is depressed by the action of returning the handset to the cradle, thus terminating the call
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(electronics) Being or relating to a power supply that incorporates a switching regulator to convert electrical power efficiently.
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(aviation, colloquial) The configuration of switches on panels.
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(US, electricity) A type of light switch that can be arranged in pairs to control lights from two locations, as at either end of a stairway or long hallway; a double-throw switch. (Britain): two-way switch.
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(electrical engineering) A switch activated automatically at a preset time.
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Alternative form of time switch [(electrical engineering) A switch activated automatically at a preset time.]
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A switch actuated by moving a small lever; usually an on/off switch with two positions.
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Something that toggles between two states or causes something else to toggle between two states.
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A device that deactivates an electrical circuit under certain conditions, often for safety reasons
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(electricity) A device to halt the current flow, a cut-out or trip.
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(US, rare, electricity) A plain type of light switch that can control lights, or other electrical loads, from a single location; a single-throw switch.
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A type of stepping switch able to select on only one axis, formerly widely used in telephone exchanges.
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