toggle switch

noun

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

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The zoom has two tension settings, Smooth and Tight, which are set with a toggle switch. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026 First of all make sure the Always On Display toggle switch is turned on, then tap Now bar. — David Nield, Wired News, 19 May 2026 Check to make sure that the key is properly inserted into the holder and that the red toggle switch is in the RUN position. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026 There’s physical engagement with things like door handles, throttle cables, ignition keys, and toggle switches. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for toggle switch

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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 8 Jul. 2026.

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toggle switch

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

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