faultyswitch
nounUK /ˈfɔːlti swɪtʃ/
US /ˈfɔːlti swɪtʃ/
A faulty switch is a switch that does not work right.
The lamp would not turn on because it had a faulty switch.
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2. A switch that turns on and off by itself without being touched.
The faulty switch made the light flicker all night.
3. A computer or network switch that sends data to the wrong place.
The faulty switch kept dropping the office internet connection.
4. A switch that feels loose or makes a crackling sound when used.
Grandpa replaced the faulty switch before it could cause a spark.