Definition of toggle - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
technologyswitch that alternates between two states
- She flipped the toggle to turn on the lights..
2.
fashionUK rod-shaped button for fastening clothesUK
- She fastened her coat with a toggle.
3.
skydivingTECH. loop or dowel for controlling a parachuteTECH.
- The skydiver pulled the toggle to steer.
Verb
1.
fasteningtr. secure an item using a small fastenertr.
- He toggled the coat with the wooden button.
2.
technologytr./intr. switch between different states or optionstr./intr.
- You can toggle between the two modes easily.
Images of toggle
switch that alternates between two states 
rod-shaped button for fastening clothes 
loop or dowel for controlling a parachute
Expressions with toggle
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bolt with wings that lock behind hollow walls
He used a toggle bolt to hang the shelf.
mechanical joint with two bars for applying pressure
The toggle joint multiplies force in the press.
switch that alternates between two states with each activation
He flipped the toggle switch to turn on the machine..
harpoon with a pivoting barb for whaling
The crew used a toggle iron to secure the whale.
Origin of toggle
English, toggle (to switch)
Terms with toggle included in their meaning
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outerwear
warm coat with hood and toggle fastenings
Examples of toggle in a sentence
The toggle on the device was stuck. The jacket's toggle was made of wood. She admired the vintage toggle on the duffle coat. He adjusted the toggle to change direction mid-air. The instructor explained how to use the toggle for landing. She toggled the bag shut with ease.
He quickly toggled the strap to secure it. Press the button to toggle the settings. Users can toggle the display options in the app.
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- French:commutateur, fermer, ...
- German:Schalter, zuknöpfen, ...
- Italian:interruttore, fissare con fermaglio, ...
- Spanish:interruptor, abrochar, ...
- Portuguese:interruptor, prender, ...
- Chinese:开关, 扣住, ...
- Japanese:スイッチ, 留める, ...
- Arabic:مِفْتاح تَبْدِيل, ثبَّت, ...
- Hebrew:מֶתֶג, לְהַדֵּק בְּטוֹגְּל, ...
- Russian:переключатель, застегивать, ...
- Ukrainian:перемикач, застібати, ...
- Hindi:टॉगल स्विच, बांधना, ...
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