toggle

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Computing

n. a button or switch on a screen that has only two positions, like 'on' and 'off'.

n. a digital or physical switch that alternates between two fixed states each time it is activated.

“Check the settings menu to find the toggle for dark mode.”

“The developer added a simple toggle to the preferences pane, enabling users to disable notifications with a single click.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a small, rod-shaped button that you push through a loop to fasten a coat.

n. a crosspiece or rod-shaped button attached to a garment, designed to be secured through a loop rather than a buttonhole.

“His winter coat had wooden toggles instead of plastic buttons.”

“The traditional duffel coat is distinguished by its rope loops and horn toggles, which were originally designed to be easily fastened while wearing gloves.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical

n. a small piece of wood or metal used to join ropes or chains together.

n. a pin or short rod fixed transversely in the eye of a rope to secure it to another loop or ring.

“The sailor used a wooden toggle to secure the line to the boat.”

“The safety procedure requires the sea painter to be secured to the lifeboat using a heavy-duty steel toggle to ensure a quick release if necessary.”