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toggle

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈtɑɡəl/ · UK /ˈtɒɡəl/

toggle means: To change something between different settings or conditions, or move between them.

verb

CHANGE STATEB2

To change something between different settings or conditions, or move between them.

  • You can toggle between two views.
  • She toggled the setting to hide her name.
  • This key toggles between capital and small letters.

How to use it: toggle between A and B (Use the menu to toggle between the map and the list.)

Similar words: switch, alternate

Common phrases: toggle between views, toggle a setting, toggle display mode

OPERATE SWITCHB2

To change between two positions, such as on and off, using one switch or lever.

  • Toggle the switch to turn the light on.
  • She toggled the lever back and forth.
  • Press this button to toggle the lamp off.

How to use it: toggle something on/off (Press the button to toggle the light off.)

Similar words: switch

Common phrases: toggle the switch, toggle a light, toggle on

noun

FASTENING PINC2

A short piece of wood or metal passed through a loop to hold things together.

  • Push the toggle through the loop.
  • The wooden toggle holds the cord in place.
  • She fastened her coat with three toggles.

Similar words: fastener

Common phrases: wooden toggle, metal toggle, rope toggle

Questions about toggle

What does toggle mean?

To change something between different settings or conditions, or move between them.

What is toggle in other languages?

Türkçe: değiştirmek · Español: alternar · Français: basculer · Deutsch: umschalten · Italiano: alternare · 日本語: 切り替える

How do you pronounce toggle?

In American English /ˈtɑɡəl/; in British English /ˈtɒɡəl/.

How do you use toggle in a sentence?

You can toggle between two views. She toggled the setting to hide her name.

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