electric switch

1. Control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit (synset 104379457)
   is a type of: control, controller - a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
   subtypes:

   • commutator - switch for reversing the direction of an electric current
   • cutout - a switch that interrupts an electric circuit in the event of an overload
   • ignition switch - switch that operates a solenoid that closes a circuit to operate the starter
   • button, push, push button - an electrical switch operated by pressing
   • selector, selector switch - a switch that is used to select among alternatives
   • three-point switch, three-way switch - an electric switch that has three terminals; used to control a circuit from two different locations
   • time-switch - a switch set to operate at a desired time
   • on-off switch, on/off switch, toggle, toggle switch - a hinged switch that can assume either of two positions
   same as: electrical switch, switch

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