toggling
|tog-gling|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈtɑːɡlɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈtɒɡlɪŋ/
(toggle)
switching states
Etymology
Etymology Information
'toggle' originates from English, specifically the word 'toggle,' where 'toggle' meant 'a pin or rod used to fasten something.'
Historical Evolution
'toggle' changed from the Old English word 'togel' and eventually became the modern English word 'toggle.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a pin or rod used to fasten something,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'switching between states.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of switching between two options or states, typically by pressing a button or key.
He was toggling between the two applications to compare data.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45