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toggle

|tog-gle|

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🇺🇸

/ˈtɑːɡəl/

🇬🇧

/ˈtɒɡəl/

switching states

Etymology
Etymology Information

'toggle' originates from English, specifically the word 'toggle,' where 'tog' meant 'to fasten.'

Historical Evolution

'toggle' changed from the Middle English word 'togil' and eventually became the modern English word 'toggle'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a pin or peg used for fastening,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'switching between states.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a small piece of wood or plastic used as a fastener by pushing it through a loop or hole.

She fastened her coat with a toggle.

Synonyms

fastenerbutton

Verb 1

to switch between two options or states.

You can toggle between the two modes using this button.

Synonyms

switchalternate

Antonyms

fix

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Idioms

toggle switch

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35