dual-statecontrol
nounUK /ˈdjuːəl steɪt kənˈtrəʊl/
US /ˈduːəl steɪt kənˈtroʊl/
A way to control something using two different settings or modes.
The robot's dual-statecontrol lets it switch between walking and rolling.
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2. A system that manages a device in either an on or off condition.
The lamp uses dual-statecontrol to turn on and off with one button.
3. A method of handling two separate operating conditions at the same time.
Engineers added dual-statecontrol so the machine can run hot or cold safely.
4. A control scheme where two states take turns being active.
The game's dual-statecontrol flips between day and night modes.