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• Nom désignant un dispositif ou un mécanisme que l'on peut faire basculer entre deux états, par exemple allumé et éteint, ou une attache qui fixe une corde ou une chaîne en insérant une goupille ou une barre dans un œillet.

A noun referring to a device or mechanism that can be switched between two states, such as on and off, or a fastener that secures a rope or chain by inserting a pin or crosspiece into an eye.

1. Two-state switchB1formalIT

   A control that alternates between two states, such as on and off, each time it is activated.

   Interrupteur à bascule

   • Click the toggle to enable dark mode.
   • The software has a toggle for notifications.
   • He flipped the toggle to start the machine.

   Synonymeson-off switchswitchtoggle switch

2. Hinged switchB1formaltechnical

   A physical switch that moves back and forth between two positions, often used in electrical circuits.

   Interrupteur à bascule

   • The toggle on the wall controls the fan.
   • He pressed the toggle to turn off the light.
   • The old radio had a large toggle for volume.

   Synonymesswitchtoggle switch

3. Fastening pinC1formaltechnical

   A fastener made of a peg or crosspiece that is inserted into an eye at the end of a rope, chain, or cable to secure it.

   Goupille d'arrêt

   • The sailor used a toggle to secure the rope.
   • A metal toggle held the chain in place.
   • He attached the cable with a toggle fastener.

   Synonymespegpin

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de basculer entre deux états ou options, généralement activé ou désactivé.

A verb used to indicate the act of switching between two states or options, typically on or off.

1. Switch between statesB1informalIT

   To switch between two different settings, options, or states, often using a button or key.

   Basculer entre deux états

   • You can toggle between dark mode and light mode in the settings.
   • Press the spacebar to toggle the play and pause functions.
   • The app allows you to toggle notifications on or off.

   Synonymesalternateflipswitch

2. Fasten with a toggleC1formaltechnical

   To secure or fasten something using a toggle, a short rod or pin inserted through a loop or hole.

   Fixer avec une cheville à bascule

   • He toggled the rope to the cleat on the boat.
   • The tent is designed to be toggled to the frame for stability.
   • She toggled the strap to keep the bag closed.

   Synonymesattachfastensecure

3. Release by a toggle switchC1formaltechnical

   To release or activate a mechanism by using a toggle switch.

   Actionner par un interrupteur à bascule

   • The pilot toggled the landing gear to release it.
   • He toggled the safety catch to fire the weapon.
   • The engineer toggled the circuit breaker to restore power.

   Synonymesflipswitchthrow