toggle

Meanings

• noun

  A small handle or lever that can be moved back and forth between two positions, typically to operate a mechanical device or switch.

  - "He toggled the switch on and off several times."
  - "The toggle on the remote control allows you to easily switch between channels."
  - "The toggle on the life jacket keeps it inflated when activated."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈtɑ.ɡəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with toggle
hoggle , joggle , gobble , noble , double

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Variants

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toggle , toggles , toggled , toggling , toggle bolt , toggle bolts , toggle switch , toggle switches

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Old Norse word 'tokla,' meaning 'hook' or 'grasp.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'toggle' is also used in computing to describe a button or switch that can be clicked to turn something on or off.

2. The longest toggle switch in the world is located in the United States, and it measures over 20 feet long.

3. The term 'toggle' comes from Old Norse, but it was also used in Middle English to describe a type of fishing net.

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Related Concepts

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1. switch: A mechanical or electrical device for opening or closing a circuit, typically by moving a lever or a handle.

2. lever: A simple machine consisting of a rigid bar that pivots around a fixed point called a fulcrum, used to apply a force to lift an object or to move it through a range of motion.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'toggle' has been used metaphorically to describe a decision or choice. In art, there are various representations of toggles in mechanical and engineering designs.

How to Memorize "toggle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small handle or lever that can be moved back and forth between two positions.
   - Visualize toggling the switch on and off.
   - Think of a toggle as a small handle or lever that operates a mechanical device or switch.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'toggle' with the idea of a small handle or lever.
   - Think of a toggle as a tool for operating switches or mechanical devices.
   - Associate the word 'toggle' with the idea of making a choice or decision.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym TOGGLE to remember the meaning: Toggle is a handle that Operates a Gear, Gear switches On and Off, and Leverages force.
   - Think of the word 'toggle' as a small TOOL for operating a mechanical DEVICE.

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