closingswitch
nounUK /ˈkləʊzɪŋ swɪtʃ/
US /ˈkloʊzɪŋ swɪtʃ/
A switch that turns something off or shuts it.
Press the closingswitch to stop the machine.
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2. A switch that closes an electrical circuit to let current flow.
The technician flipped the closingswitch to complete the circuit.
3. A final switch in a sequence that ends an operation.
The closingswitch on the conveyor belt stops the line at the end of the shift.
4. A switch used to close a door or gate automatically.
The closingswitch on the gate brings it shut after each car passes.