float switch
floʊt swɪtʃ
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Definition of float switch - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sensorTECH.device that detects liquid level changesTECH.
  • The float switch activated the pump when the tank was full.
2.
pump controlTECH.device that activates or deactivates a pump based on liquid levelTECH.
  • The float switch in the tank turned the pump off as the water level dropped.
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Images of float switch

  • float switch: device that detects liquid level changes
    device that detects liquid level changes
  • float switch: device that activates or deactivates a pump based on liquid level
    device that activates or deactivates a pump based on liquid level

Expressions with float

float aroundv.
move gently in the air or water
Leaves float around in the pond.
dirty floatn.
exchange rate system with government intervention
The country adopted a dirty float to stabilize its currency.
float a rumorv.
circulate a rumor without confirmation
She floated a rumor about the new policy changes at the meeting.
float an ideav.
suggest an idea to see reactions
She decided to float an idea during the meeting to gauge interest.
float on airv.
feel extremely happy or excited
She will float on air after hearing the good news.
float one's boatv.
make someone happy or satisfied
Reading books really floats her boat.

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 float switch

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Examples of float switch in a sentence

  • A faulty float switch can cause overflow issues.
  • A faulty float switch caused the basement to flood.
  • The float switch activated, stopping the water flow.

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  1. French:interrupteur à flotteur, capteur de niveau, ...
  2. German:Schwimmerschalter, Niveauschalter, ...
  3. Italian:galleggiante, ...
  4. Spanish:flotador, ...
  5. Portuguese:interruptor de bóia, chave de bóia, ...
  6. Chinese:浮球开关, ...
  7. Japanese:フロートスイッチ, 浮きスイッチ, ...
  8. Arabic:مِفْتاح عَوَّامَة, عَوَّامَة تَحَكُّم, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִפְסֵק צָף, מַפְסֵק מִפְלָס, ...
  10. Russian:поплавковый выключатель, ...
  11. Ukrainian:поплавковий вимикач, рівневий вимикач, ...
  12. Hindi:फ्लोट स्विच, ...
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