electric switch

Other forms: electric switches

Definitions of electric switch

1. noun

   control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
   synonyms: electrical switch, switch

   types:

   commutator

   switch for reversing the direction of an electric current

   cutout

   a switch that interrupts an electric circuit in the event of an overload

   ignition switch

   switch that operates a solenoid that closes a circuit to operate the starter

   button, push, push button

   an electrical switch operated by pressing

   selector, selector switch

   a switch that is used to select among alternatives

   three-point switch, three-way switch

   an electric switch that has three terminals; used to control a circuit from two different locations

   time-switch

   a switch set to operate at a desired time

   on-off switch, on/off switch, toggle, toggle switch

   a hinged switch that can assume either of two positions

   bell push

   a button that is pushed to ring a bell

   dial, telephone dial

   a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called

   DIP switch, dual inline package switch

   (computer science) one of a set of small on-off switches mounted in computer hardware; used in place of jumpers to configure the machine for a user

   bell, buzzer, doorbell

   a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed

   horn button

   a button that you press to activate the horn of an automobile

   mouse button

   a push button on the mouse

   panic button

   a button to push in order to summon help in case of an emergency

   reset button

   a push button that you press to activate the reset mechanism

   type of:

   control, controller

   a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine