switch-ontime

noun

UK /swɪtʃ ˈɒn.taɪm/

US /swɪtʃ ˈɑːn.taɪm/

The time when you turn something on.

The switch-ontime for the lights is at seven o'clock.

SYNONYMS

turn-on time start time activation time power-up time

RELATED WORDS

switch timer schedule power

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A scheduled moment for starting a machine or device.

We set the switch-ontime for the heater before we wake up.

3. The moment a broadcast or program begins.

The switch-ontime for the cartoon is right after dinner.

4. A planned start for an event or activity.

The switch-ontime for the game was moved to noon.