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Definition of optical switch - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
telecommunicationsTECH. device that changes signals between optical fibersTECH.
- The optical switch improved the network's efficiency.
- The technician installed a new optical switch.
- An optical switch can handle multiple data channels.
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Expressions with optical
visual experience that tricks the eyes or mind
The optical illusion made the lines look bent.
instrument magnifying distant objects using light
The optical telescope revealed details of the distant mountain.
store or clinic offering eye exams and selling glasses or contacts
She booked an eye test at the local optical center downtown.
flat disc storing data read by laser light
She burned her photos onto an optical disc.
device that reads and writes data on optical discs
The computer has an optical disk drive for reading DVDs.
flexible, clear fiber made of glass or plastic for sending light
The optical fiber carries internet data as light signals.
cable made of thin glass fibers
The internet connection uses an optical fiber cable.
flexible glass or plastic fiber used to send light signals
The internet uses optical fibre for fast data transfer.
device used to enhance vision by manipulating light
The telescope is an optical instrument used by astronomers.
technology reading marks on paper with a scanner
Optical mark reading is used in standardized tests.
handheld cursor controller that uses illumination and sensors to track motion
My optical mouse stopped tracking when dust covered the sensor.
event involving the behavior or properties of light
A rainbow is a beautiful optical phenomenon.
camera feature that magnifies subjects by moving lens parts instead of cropping
Use the optical zoom to get closer without losing image quality.
imperfection in image caused by lens or mirror
The telescope's optical aberration blurred the star images.
technology for converting images of text into machine-encoded text
Optical character recognition software can digitize printed documents quickly..
measure of light absorption by a medium
The optical density of the lens determines how much light it blocks..
storage device using laser light to read and write data
He saved the presentation on an optical disk for backup..
device that reads and writes data on optical discs
He installed a new optical drive to burn his favorite movies onto DVDs..
pattern of motion in a visual scene
The algorithm calculates the optical flow to track movement.
type of glass used in making lenses and other optical instruments
The microscope's clarity depends on the quality of the optical glass used..
degree to which a material blocks light
The optical opacity of the glass reduced visibility.
the amount of light energy emitted or received
The optical power of the laser was measured in milliwatts.
rotation of polarized light as it passes through certain substances
The optical rotation of the solution was measured to determine its concentration..
device converting printed material into digital form
The optical scanner quickly digitized the entire document.
Expressions with switch
turn off a device or light using a switch
She reached over to switch off the lamp..
activate a device or system using a switch
She switched on the lights as she entered the room..
move from one task to another
I need to switch over to the next project.
change from one sports team to another
He decided to switch teams after the season ended.
immediately when a switch is activated
The lights turn on at the touch of a switch.
start acting in a very charming way to impress
He decided to switch on the charm during the interview.
not attentive or alert to a duty
The guard was asleep at the switch during the robbery.
not paying attention to duties or responsibilities
The manager was sleeping at the switch during the crucial meeting.
change the positions of objects or people
They decided to switch around the furniture in the room.
adjust speed or intensity in a task
He switched gears to finish the project faster.
start doing tasks automatically without thinking
After years of practice, she switched onto autopilot at work.
replace one thing with another
I need to switch out the old battery for a new one.
change something to make it different
He decided to switch up his routine for more variety..
sales tactic luring customers to pricier items
The store's bait and switch tactic frustrated many customers.
change approach or method
The company decided to switch tack to improve sales.
trigger an event or reaction
The alarm tripped the switch, alerting everyone to the danger.
increase effort or speed significantly
In the final lap, she switched on the afterburners and won the race.
device to adjust light intensity
He turned the dimmer switch to create a romantic ambiance..
device for turning electricity on or off
He flipped the electric switch to turn on the lights.
activate or deactivate a device
She flipped the switch to turn on the lights.
device controlling lights in buildings
She flicked the light switch to brighten the room.
primary control that turns an entire system or power supply on or off
Turn off the main switch before repairing any wiring.
switch that controls the power state of a device
He flicked the on-off switch to start the machine.
exchange positions or roles with someone
The two friends decided to switch places for a day.
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- French:commutateur optique, ...
- German:optischer Schalter, ...
- Italian:interruttore ottico, ...
- Spanish:conmutador óptico, ...
- Portuguese:comutador óptico, ...
- Chinese:光开关, ...
- Japanese:光スイッチ, ...
- Arabic:مفتاح ضَوئي, ...
- Hebrew:מֶתֶג אוֹפְּטִי, ...
- Russian:оптический переключатель, ...
- Ukrainian:оптичний перемикач, ...
- Hindi:ऑप्टिकल स्विच, ...
- Bengali:অপটিক্যাল সুইচ, ...
- Catalan:interruptor òptic, ...
- Czech:optický přepínač, ...
- Danish:optisk switch, ...
- Dutch:optische schakelaar, ...
- Greek:οπτικός διακόπτης, ...
- Hungarian:optikai kapcsoló, ...
- Khmer:កុងតាក់អុបទិក, ...
- Korean:광 스위치, ...
- Persian:سوئیچ نوری, ...
- Polish:przełącznik optyczny, ...
- Portuguese (BR):comutador óptico, ...
- Romanian:comutator optic, ...
- Swedish:optisk switch, ...
- Thai:สวิตช์ออปติคัล, ...
- Turkish:optik anahtar, ...
- Vietnamese:công tắc quang học, ...
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