Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
control-switch
noun
/kənˈtroʊl swɪtʃ/
Definition
A device or mechanism that regulates or alters the operation or state of a system or equipment.
Examples
- He flipped the control-switch to turn on the lights.
- The control-switch allowed us to adjust the temperature in the room.
- By pressing the control-switch, she was able to activate the security system.
Meaning
A control-switch is used to turn an electrical circuit on or off or to change its setting in order to manage performance.
Synonyms
- toggle
- switch
- lever
