on-offcommand

noun
UK /ˌɒnˈɒf kəˈmɑːnd/
US /ˌɑːnˈɔːf kəˈmænd/

A command that turns something on or off.

The app sends an on-offcommand to the lamp.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A single instruction that toggles a device between two states.

Press the on-offcommand to flip the fan.

3. A remote signal that starts or stops a machine.

The drone received an on-offcommand from the base.

4. A simple code word used to activate or deactivate a feature.

Type the on-offcommand to hide the toolbar.