Toggled: meaning, definitions and examples

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toggled

 

[ หˆtษ’ษกษ™ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

switch action

Toggled is the past tense of the verb toggle, which means to switch between two states or positions. This action is commonly associated with electronic devices and software interfaces, where a user can flip a control or button to change settings or modes. The term can refer to various applications, from simple light switches to complex software features. In contemporary usage, toggling often implies an easy and quick ability to alternate or change options.

Synonyms

changed, flipped, switched

Examples of usage

  • She toggled the light switch on and off.
  • You can toggle between different user profiles.
  • He toggled the settings to enable dark mode.

Translations

Translations of the word "toggled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alternado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคฟเคš เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช umschalten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ digeser

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะผะบะฝัƒั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeล‚ฤ…czony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ‡ใ‚Šๆ›ฟใˆใ‚‰ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท basculรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cambiado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deฤŸiลŸtirildi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „ํ™˜๋จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู… ุงู„ุชุจุฏูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™epnuto

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prepnutรฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ‡ๆขไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preklopljeno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skipt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒั‹ัั‚ั‹ั€ั‹ะปะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ—แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถnรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cambiado

Etymology

The word 'toggle' originated from the 17th century, with its roots traced back to the Middle English word 'toggel,' which means to make someone turn or to turn about. The usage evolved over time, finding its way into the realm of mechanical devices and switches. The modern application of the term began to take shape in the 20th century with the advent of electronics and computing. In technology, toggling gained popularity as interfaces became more interactive, allowing users to easily change settings with simple gestures. Today, 'toggled' signifies a user-friendly action, applicable in various fields including software, electronics, and even gaming.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,382, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.