appswitcher

noun

UK /ˈæpˌswɪtʃ.ər/

US /ˈæpˌswɪtʃ.ɚ/

A button or screen that helps you jump between the apps open on your device.

Tap the appswitcher to move from your game to your messages.

SYNONYMS

task switcher app switcher button recent apps view window switcher

RELATED WORDS

app home screen multitasking task manager device

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A keyboard shortcut or gesture that shows all open programs at once.

Press the appswitcher keys to see every window you have open.

3. A tool on a computer that lets you flip through running programs quickly.

The appswitcher made it easy to find the browser I left open.

4. The part of a phone's interface that lists apps you used recently.

Swipe up to open the appswitcher and close the apps you don't need.