toggle
v. strengthen through a long rod or bolt; alter from one position to another n. long pin or rod inserted between loops of rope to prevent slippage or make attachment; long rod-shaped button; joint which is fastened with a toggle; horizontal support beam used in frames (Theater); electrical switch that works by forcing a lever through an arc, toggle switch | ||||
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Toggle Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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toggle
To change a bit from whatever state it is in to the other state; to change from 1 to 0 or from 0 to 1. This comes from "toggle switches", such as standard light switches, though the word "toggle" actually refers to the mechanism that keeps the switch in the position to which it is flipped rather than to the fact that the switch has two positions. There are four things you can do to a bit: set it (force it to be 1), clear (or zero) it, leave it alone, or toggle it.
[Jargon File]
(1994-12-12)
To change a bit from whatever state it is in to the other state; to change from 1 to 0 or from 0 to 1. This comes from "toggle switches", such as standard light switches, though the word "toggle" actually refers to the mechanism that keeps the switch in the position to which it is flipped rather than to the fact that the switch has two positions. There are four things you can do to a bit: set it (force it to be 1), clear (or zero) it, leave it alone, or toggle it.
[Jargon File]
(1994-12-12)
| Jargon File |
toggle
vt. To change a bit from whatever state it is in to the other state; to change from 1 to 0 or from 0 to 1. This comes from `toggle switches', such as standard light switches, though the word `toggle' actually refers to the mechanism that keeps the switch in the position to which it is flipped rather than to the fact that the switch has two positions. There are four things you can do to a bit: set it (force it to be 1), clear (or zero) it, leave it alone, or toggle it. (Mathematically, one would say that there are four distinct boolean-valued functions of one boolean argument, but saying that is much less fun than talking about toggling bits.)
vt. To change a bit from whatever state it is in to the other state; to change from 1 to 0 or from 0 to 1. This comes from `toggle switches', such as standard light switches, though the word `toggle' actually refers to the mechanism that keeps the switch in the position to which it is flipped rather than to the fact that the switch has two positions. There are four things you can do to a bit: set it (force it to be 1), clear (or zero) it, leave it alone, or toggle it. (Mathematically, one would say that there are four distinct boolean-valued functions of one boolean argument, but saying that is much less fun than talking about toggling bits.)
| Multimedia Glossary |
toggle
to turn a feature on or off with the same keystroke
to turn a feature on or off with the same keystroke
| Internet Glossary |
Toggle
To switch from one setting to another. The term toggle implies that there are only two possible settings and that you are switching from the current setting to the other setting.
A toggle switch is a switch that has just two positions. For example, light switches that turn a light on or off are toggle switches. On computer keyboards, the Caps Lock key is a toggle switch because pressing it can have two meanings depending on what the current setting is. If Caps Lock is already on, then pressing the Caps Lock key turns it off. If Caps Lock is off, pressing the Caps Lock key turns it on.
Toggle switches exist in software too. For, example a check box in a dialog box is a toggle switch.
To switch from one setting to another. The term toggle implies that there are only two possible settings and that you are switching from the current setting to the other setting.
A toggle switch is a switch that has just two positions. For example, light switches that turn a light on or off are toggle switches. On computer keyboards, the Caps Lock key is a toggle switch because pressing it can have two meanings depending on what the current setting is. If Caps Lock is already on, then pressing the Caps Lock key turns it off. If Caps Lock is off, pressing the Caps Lock key turns it on.
Toggle switches exist in software too. For, example a check box in a dialog box is a toggle switch.
Toggle Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Toggle
(n.)
Two rods or plates connected by a toggle joint.
(n.)
A wooden pin tapering toward both ends with a groove around its middle, fixed transversely in the eye of a rope to be secured to any other loop or bight or ring; a kind of button or frog capable of being readily engaged and disengaged for temporary purposes.
(n.)
Two rods or plates connected by a toggle joint.
(n.)
A wooden pin tapering toward both ends with a groove around its middle, fixed transversely in the eye of a rope to be secured to any other loop or bight or ring; a kind of button or frog capable of being readily engaged and disengaged for temporary purposes.
| WordNet 2.0 |
toggle
Noun
1. any instruction that works first one way and then the other; it turns something on the first time it is used and then turns it off the next time
(hypernym) instruction, command, statement, program line
2. a hinged switch that can assume either of two positions
(synonym) toggle switch, on-off switch, on/off switch
(hypernym) switch, electric switch, electrical switch
(hyponym) DIP switch, dual inline package switch
3. a fastener consisting of a peg or pin or crosspiece that is inserted into an eye at the end of a rope or a chain or a cable in order to fasten it to something (as another rope or chain or cable)
(hypernym) fastener, fastening, holdfast, fixing
Verb
1. provide with a toggle or toggles
(hypernym) supply, provide, render, furnish
2. fasten with, or as if with, a toggle
(hypernym) fasten, fix, secure
3. release by a toggle switch; "toggle a bomb from an airplane"
(hypernym) let go of, let go, release, relinquish
(derivation) toggle switch, on-off switch, on/off switch
Noun
1. any instruction that works first one way and then the other; it turns something on the first time it is used and then turns it off the next time
(hypernym) instruction, command, statement, program line
2. a hinged switch that can assume either of two positions
(synonym) toggle switch, on-off switch, on/off switch
(hypernym) switch, electric switch, electrical switch
(hyponym) DIP switch, dual inline package switch
3. a fastener consisting of a peg or pin or crosspiece that is inserted into an eye at the end of a rope or a chain or a cable in order to fasten it to something (as another rope or chain or cable)
(hypernym) fastener, fastening, holdfast, fixing
Verb
1. provide with a toggle or toggles
(hypernym) supply, provide, render, furnish
2. fasten with, or as if with, a toggle
(hypernym) fasten, fix, secure
3. release by a toggle switch; "toggle a bomb from an airplane"
(hypernym) let go of, let go, release, relinquish
(derivation) toggle switch, on-off switch, on/off switch
| hEnglish - advanced version |
toggle
toggle
\tog"gle\ (?), n. [cf. tug.] [written also toggel.]
1. (naut.) a wooden pin tapering toward both ends with a groove around its middle, fixed transversely in the eye of a rope to be secured to any other loop or bight or ring; a kind of button or frog capable of being readily engaged and disengaged for temporary purposes.
2. (mach.) two rods or plates connected by a toggle joint.
toggle
iron, a harpoon with a pivoted crosspiece in a mortise near the point to prevent it from being drawn out when a whale, shark, or other animal, is harpooned.
toggle
joint, an elbow or knee joint, consisting of two bars so connected that they may be brought quite or nearly into a straight line, and made to produce great endwise pressure, when any force is applied to bring them into this position.
toggle
n
1. any instruction that works first one way and then the other; it turns something on the first time it is used and then turns it off the next time
2. a hinged switch that can assume either of two positions [syn: toggle switch, on-off switch]
3. a wooden peg or pin inserted into the eye at the end of rope in order to fasten it to something v 1: provide with a toggle or toggles 2: fasten with, or as if with, a toggle 3: release by a toggle switch, of a bomb from an airplane
similar words(3)
toggle iron
toggle switch
toggle joint
toggle
\tog"gle\ (?), n. [cf. tug.] [written also toggel.]
1. (naut.) a wooden pin tapering toward both ends with a groove around its middle, fixed transversely in the eye of a rope to be secured to any other loop or bight or ring; a kind of button or frog capable of being readily engaged and disengaged for temporary purposes.
2. (mach.) two rods or plates connected by a toggle joint.
toggle
iron, a harpoon with a pivoted crosspiece in a mortise near the point to prevent it from being drawn out when a whale, shark, or other animal, is harpooned.
toggle
joint, an elbow or knee joint, consisting of two bars so connected that they may be brought quite or nearly into a straight line, and made to produce great endwise pressure, when any force is applied to bring them into this position.
toggle
n
1. any instruction that works first one way and then the other; it turns something on the first time it is used and then turns it off the next time
2. a hinged switch that can assume either of two positions [syn: toggle switch, on-off switch]
3. a wooden peg or pin inserted into the eye at the end of rope in order to fasten it to something v 1: provide with a toggle or toggles 2: fasten with, or as if with, a toggle 3: release by a toggle switch, of a bomb from an airplane
similar words(3)
toggle iron
toggle switch
toggle joint
Toggle Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
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TOGGLE
A small wooden pin, tapering toward both ends.
A small wooden pin, tapering toward both ends.
Toggle Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Toggle
Toogle may refer to:
- Toggle Mechanism
- Toggle switch
- Toggling harpoon
- A type of textile closure, like an elongated button
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