programswitcher
nounUK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræmˌswɪtʃ.ər/
US /ˈproʊ.ɡræmˌswɪtʃ.ɚ/
A program switcher is a tool that lets you jump from one computer program to another.
She used the program switcher to move quickly from her game to her drawing app.
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2. A device or button that changes which program a machine or broadcast is showing.
The TV program switcher changed the channel to the cartoon show.
3. A person whose job is to change between different programs or shows.
The program switcher at the studio made sure each show started on time.
4. A feature in software that lets users flip between open programs.
The program switcher showed small pictures of every open window.