programchanger

noun
UK /ˈprəʊɡræmˌtʃeɪndʒə/
US /ˈproʊɡræmˌtʃeɪndʒər/

A programchanger is a thing that switches from one program to another.

Press the programchanger button to move to the next show.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A device or setting that changes which program runs on a machine.

The programchanger on the TV lets you jump between cartoons and games.

3. A person who swaps one plan or schedule for another.

Our teacher is a real programchanger and keeps the day exciting.

4. A tool in software that lets you pick a different program to start.

Click the programchanger to open the drawing app instead.