positionswitch

noun
UK /pəˈzɪʃən swɪtʃ/
US /pəˈzɪʃən swɪtʃ/

A position switch is a button or lever that changes where something is set or how it works.

He flipped the position switch to move the seat back.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A change in the place or role a person or thing has.

The coach made a position switch, moving the player from defense to midfield.

3. In sports, a planned exchange of playing spots between two teammates.

Their quick position switch confused the other team.

4. A device setting that selects one of several operating modes.

Turn the position switch to 'high' for the strongest fan speed.