Phrase guide

trip switch

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A device that deactivates an electrical circuit under certain conditions, often for safety reasons.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: breaker, circuit breaker

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: breaker, circuit breaker

Antonyms: none provided

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