On-off Switch (Noun)
Meaning
A hinged switch that can assume either of two positions.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The on-off switch of the lamp had been flipped down to darken the room before bed.
- She flipped the on-off switch to turn off her hair dryer after styling her hair.
- The lighting system had a main on-off switch located at the entrance for easier management.
- Pressing the on-off switch did not seem to have an immediate effect on the air conditioner's performance.
- The boy asked for help figuring out which plate on the wall controlled the on-off switch for the ceiling fan.