enclosedswitch
nounUK /ɪnˈkləʊzd swɪtʃ/
US /ɪnˈkloʊzd swɪtʃ/
A switch that is kept safe inside a box so nobody can touch the wires.
The electrician opened the enclosed switch to check the wires inside.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A switch whose working parts are protected by a casing against dust, water, or accidental contact.
The factory uses an enclosed switch near the wet machines.
3. An electrical control device mounted inside a protective enclosure for outdoor use.
They installed an enclosed switch on the garden wall for the outdoor lights.
4. A safety switch designed to prevent people from touching live electrical parts.
The enclosed switch keeps children away from the dangerous current.