control switch
US: /kənˈtroʊl ˈswɪtʃ/
Definition

Definition of control switch - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyTECH.switch used to start, stop, or change a device or systemTECH.
  • Flip the control switch to turn on the conveyor belt.
  • The main control switch is located next to the emergency stop button.
  • He accidentally hit the control switch and shut down the entire system.
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Expressions with control

under controladj.
not causing any immediate concern
The patient's condition is under control.
control freakn.
person with obsessive need to control events
She is a control freak about her wedding plans.
damage controln.
actions taken to limit negative effects of a problem
The company engaged in damage control after the scandal broke.
outta controladj.
not manageable or under control
The party got outta control after midnight.
beyond one's controladj.
not able to be controlled by someone
The delay was beyond his control.
out of controladj.
wildly unrestrained or violent
The party got out of control after midnight.

Expressions with switch

switch offv.
turn off a device or light using a switch
She reached over to switch off the lamp.
switch onv.
activate a device or system using a switch
She switched on the lights as she entered the room.
switch overv.
move from one task to another
I need to switch over to the next project.
switch teamsv.
change from one sports team to another
He decided to switch teams after the season ended.
at the touch of a switchadv.
immediately when a switch is activated
The lights turn on at the touch of a switch.
switch on the charmv.
start acting in a very charming way to impress
He decided to switch on the charm during the interview.
asleep at the switchadj.
not attentive or alert to a duty
The guard was asleep at the switch during the robbery.
sleeping at the switchadj.
not paying attention to duties or responsibilities
The manager was sleeping at the switch during the crucial meeting.
switch aroundv.
change the positions of objects or people
They decided to switch around the furniture in the room.
switch gearsv.
adjust speed or intensity in a task
He switched gears to finish the project faster.

Terms related to control switch

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Terms with control switch included in their meaning

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function buttonn.
technology
control key or switch that activates a specific feature or operation
stop buttonn.
technology
control switch that ends a running action when pressed or clicked
knobn.
control switch
round switch on machinery or equipment
channel surfv.
TV browsing
switch between TV channels quickly using a remote control
four-way switchn.
lighting control
switch used to control lights from three or more locations
power devicen.
technology
electronic component built to control or switch large electrical power
auxiliary contactn.
electrical engineering
secondary electrical switch part used to control or signal another circuit
auxiliary switchn.
technology
secondary electrical switch used to provide extra control or status indication

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  1. French:interrupteur de commande, ...
  2. German:Steuerschalter, ...
  3. Italian:interruttore di comando, ...
  4. Spanish:interruptor de control, ...
  5. Portuguese:interruptor de controlo, ...
  6. Chinese:控制开关, ...
  7. Japanese:制御スイッチ, ...
  8. Arabic:مِفْتاح تَحَكُّم, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֶתֶג בְּקָרָה, ...
  10. Russian:управляющий выключатель, ...
  11. Ukrainian:керувальний вимикач, ...
  12. Hindi:नियंत्रण स्विच, ...
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