electrical switches
nounUK /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl ˈswɪtʃɪz/
US /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl ˈswɪtʃɪz/
Electrical switches are things you press or flip to turn electricity on or off.
The electrical switches on the wall control the lights in our classroom.
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2. Devices that open or close an electrical circuit to control current flow.
The technician replaced the faulty electrical switches in the control panel.
3. Components in machines or vehicles that activate or deactivate electrical systems.
The car's electrical switches include the window controls and headlight dial.
4. Points of change or decision in a process, likened to electrical controls.
The manager described the new policy as one of the electrical switches for company growth.