light switch
noun
Pronunciation: ˈlaɪt ˌswɪtʃ
Definition
A device used to turn an electric light on or off by moving a lever or pressing a button.
Examples
He reached out and flicked the light switch by the door.
The old house had a pull-chain light switch instead of a wall-mounted one.
Make sure to turn off the light switch when you leave the room to save energy.
How to Use light switch
- light switch (collocation)
- The device itself. — "The light switch is on the left side of the door."
- flip a light switch (phrasal verb)
- To operate a light switch. — "He flipped a light switch to turn on the hallway light."
- turn on/off a light switch (phrasal verb)
- To activate or deactivate a light switch. — "Remember to turn off the light switch in the bathroom."
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