coveredswitch
nounUK /ˈkʌvəd swɪtʃ/
US /ˈkʌvərd swɪtʃ/
A covered switch is a switch with a lid or cover that keeps it safe.
Dad lifted the covered switch to turn on the outdoor lights.
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2. A switch whose cover stops water or dust from getting inside.
The covered switch by the pool is safe even when it rains.
3. A switch that hides its buttons under a flap so nobody presses it by accident.
The machine has a covered switch so kids cannot touch it.
4. A switch with a lid you must open before you can flip it.
She opened the covered switch and flipped it to start the fan.