kill switch

kɪl swɪtʃ
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Translation of kill switch into German

Noun

1.

metaphorical

mechanism to halt an activity swiftly
  • The project leader used a kill switch to end the debate.Der Projektleiter nutzte einen Not-Aus-Schalter, um die Debatte zu beenden.
2.

safety

TECH.
emergency control to stop a machine, software, or system quickly
TECH.
Not-Aus-Schalter Abschaltknopf
  • The kill switch shut down the system instantly.Der Not-Aus-Schalter schaltete das System sofort ab.
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  • kill switch: emergency control to stop a machine, software, or system quickly
    (safety) Not-Aus-Schalter

Synonyms and analogies of kill switch in English

Examples of kill switch in a sentence

  • A kill switch was used to shut down the server instantly.
  • The technician pressed the kill switch during the emergency.
  • Every vehicle is equipped with a kill switch for safety.

Translations of "kill switch" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derNotausschalternm.

In emergencies, the kill switch allows operators to stop the machinery instantly.

In Notfällen ermöglicht der Notausschalter den Bedienern, die Maschinen sofort zu stoppen.

derKill-Switchnm.

A kill switch can be toggled on in the settings.

Ein Kill-Switch kann in den Einstellungen aktiviert werden.

derNotschalternm.

I begged you not to buy a used car with a kill switch.

Ich hab dich angebettelt kein gebrauchtes Auto mit einem Notschalter zu kaufen.

derKill-Schalternm.

It also offers a kill switch for any unforeseen disconnections.

Der Dienst verfügt außerdem über einen Kill-Schalter, sollte es zu unvorhergesehenen Trennungen kommen.

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Other translations for kill switch:

  • Killschalternm.
  • Tötungsschalternm.

kill switch: Examples and translations in context

A malfunction occurred, but the kill switch saved everyone from potential harm.

Es kam zu einer Fehlfunktion, aber der Notausschalter rettete alle vor möglichem Schaden.

He learned that the kill switch was essential for controlling the dangerous equipment.

Er erfuhr, dass der Notausschalter für die Kontrolle der gefährlichen Ausrüstung unerlässlich war.

A well-placed kill switch can save lives during a malfunctioning machine crisis.

Ein gut platzierter Notausschalter kann in einer Krisensituation mit einer defekten Maschine Leben retten.

Pull the clutch lever in and locate your kill switch.

Ziehe die Kupplung und lokalisiere den Notausschalter.

This is usually located under the kill switch.

Der befindet sich meist unter dem Notausschalter.

I sent you the kill switch, in case the monster gets out of hand.

Ich schickte Ihnen den Notausschalter, falls das Monster durchdreht.

A kill switch can be enabled in the settings.

DNS-Datensicherheit und Kill-Switch sind in den Einstellungen verfügbar.

Turner wears a kill switch around his neck.

Turner trägt einen Notschalter um den Hals.

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