toggle

Definitions


[ˈtɒɡl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a short rod of wood or plastic sewn to one side of a coat or other garment, pushed through a hole or loop on the other side and twisted so as to act as a fastener

- a key or command that is operated the same way but with opposite effect on successive occasions


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Origin:
mid 18th century (originally in nautical use): of unknown origin


[ˈtɒɡl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- switch from one effect, feature, or state to another by using a toggle
(e.g: the play/pause button toggles between those functions)

- provide or fasten with a toggle or toggles
(e.g: our horses were hobbled or toggled before they were turned out to graze)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 18th century (originally in nautical use): of unknown origin




definition by Oxford Dictionaries