Toggle
noun
A button or lever that you move to switch something on or off.
The lamp has a toggle on the side to turn it on and off.
Often appears as...
- toggle switch
- toggle button
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To change or switch between two different options or settings by using a control.
You can toggle between the two screens using the keyboard shortcut.
Often appears as...
- toggle between
- toggle on
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A pin or short rod inserted into a hole to hold pieces of wood or other material together.
He used a wooden toggle to secure the pieces together.
Often appears as...
- wooden toggle
- toggle pin
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A button or lever that you move to switch something on or off.
The lamp has a toggle on the side to turn it on and off.
Often appears as...
- toggle switch
- toggle button
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To change or switch between two different options or settings by using a control.
You can toggle between the two screens using the keyboard shortcut.
Often appears as...
- toggle between
- toggle on
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A pin or short rod inserted into a hole to hold pieces of wood or other material together.
He used a wooden toggle to secure the pieces together.
Often appears as...
- wooden toggle
- toggle pin
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Mechanical Device
Often found on devices for physical interaction, not just electronic.
Flip the toggle to start the engine.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Locations
Frequently located on the side or back for easy access.
The toggle at the back powers the device on.
Pro Tip 3/3Tactile Feedback
Provides a click or distinct movement, confirming action for the user.
You'll feel the toggle click when the lights are on.
Pro Tip 1/3Mechanical Device
Often found on devices for physical interaction, not just electronic.
Flip the toggle to start the engine.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Locations
Frequently located on the side or back for easy access.
The toggle at the back powers the device on.
Pro Tip 3/3Tactile Feedback
Provides a click or distinct movement, confirming action for the user.
You'll feel the toggle click when the lights are on.
Pro Tip 1/3Mechanical Device
Often found on devices for physical interaction, not just electronic.
Flip the toggle to start the engine.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Locations
Frequently located on the side or back for easy access.
The toggle at the back powers the device on.
Pro Tip 3/3Tactile Feedback
Provides a click or distinct movement, confirming action for the user.
You'll feel the toggle click when the lights are on.
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Video examples
Confronting big waves PIPE...
there and it was giant and we had like a four-hour session and that for hours out to sea y'all caught one wave and this this next video is just about about that wave toggle way it's wet enough that it was like wasn't wires rollers definitely
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Fly with the Jetman PIPE...
Commentator And as he approaches the ground, he's going to pull down on those toggles to flare, slow himself down just a little bit,
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Zeb vs. Piranha PIPE...
John back upriver the crew comes to see what we caught check it check it out they call it a pin with you can toggle that
Video examples
Confronting big waves PIPE...
there and it was giant and we had like a four-hour session and that for hours out to sea y'all caught one wave and this this next video is just about about that wave toggle way it's wet enough that it was like wasn't wires rollers definitely
Video examples
Fly with the Jetman PIPE...
Commentator And as he approaches the ground, he's going to pull down on those toggles to flare, slow himself down just a little bit,
Video examples
Zeb vs. Piranha PIPE...
John back upriver the crew comes to see what we caught check it check it out they call it a pin with you can toggle that
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