applicationswitcher

noun

UK /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən ˈswɪtʃə/

US /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən ˈswɪtʃər/

A tool that lets you jump from one open app to another.

Press the button to open the application switcher and pick a different game.

SYNONYMS

task switcher app switcher window switcher program switcher

RELATED WORDS

taskbar alt-tab multitasking app drawer window manager

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A keyboard shortcut that cycles through open programs.

Alt-Tab is the classic application switcher on many computers.

3. A screen showing small pictures of all your open apps.

The application switcher showed thumbnails of every window.

4. A feature on a phone for moving between recently used apps.

Swipe up slowly to see the application switcher on your phone.