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toggle

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtɑɡəɫ// UK //tˈɒɡəl// tog·gle

v. to switch between two different settings or states. You use this when you want to turn a feature on and off with a single button or action.

v. to switch between two alternative states or settings. Often describes the action of clicking a single interface element to activate or deactivate a function.


SIMPLE

You can toggle the subtitles on and off.

CONTEXTUAL

The software allows users to toggle between a light and dark interface depending on their preference.

COMPLEX

Advanced users often prefer keyboard shortcuts to toggle specific layers in the design software, as it significantly speeds up their creative workflow.

Origin

Of uncertain origin. Possible alteration of tug (“to pull”) + -le

Usage

The verb is both transitive ('toggle the switch') and intransitive ('toggle between modes').

Pitfall

toggle on the lighttoggle the lightWhile you can 'turn on' a light, 'toggle' already implies the switch between states; adding 'on' is often redundant unless specifying the target state.

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