kill switch
Instant shutdown control
A kill switch is a mechanism for shutting something down instantly, especially in emergencies.
Industrial machines have physical kill switches to stop them immediately if something goes wrong.
The term extends to software and digital systems: The app has a kill switch that wipes your data if the phone is stolen.
Figuratively, any way to abruptly end something: The scandal was a kill switch for his campaign.
Emergency alert activator
- abortEnd before completion
- ejectThrow out forcibly
- escapeFlight from captivity
- maydayRadio emergency signal
SOS · alarm · distress · crisis · failsafe · last resort · override · backup
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- failsafeAutomatic protective default
- lockoutEmployer-imposed work stoppage
- circuit breakerAutomatic power cutoff device
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
protection · tamper-proof · childproof · redundancy · backup system · isolation · disconnect · prevention
Two-position switch
- buttonDisc through a hole
- leverPivoting bar for lifting
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- relayStage-by-stage transmission
solenoid · actuator · sensor · trigger · trip · breaker · contactor · wireless
Designed to deter stealing
- immobilizerDevice preventing movement
- LoJackVehicle theft recovery system
- outboard motorDetachable marine propulsion unit
- ATVOff-road motorized vehicle
snowmobile · tether · deadman
Erasing device contents remotely
- license revocationFormal withdrawal of permission
- DRMDigital content restriction technology
- access controlRestricting resource availability selectively
- firewallNetwork access control system
panic button
Emergency alert activator
mayday · SOS · alarm · distress · crisis · failsafe · last resort · override · backup · contingency
interlock
Join by overlapping
- failsafeAutomatic protective default
- lockoutEmployer-imposed work stoppage
- circuit breakerAutomatic power cutoff device
safeguard · protection · tamper-proof · childproof · redundancy · backup system · isolation · disconnect · prevention · risk mitigation
toggle
Two-position switch
relay · solenoid · actuator · sensor · trigger · trip · breaker · contactor · wireless · hardwired
anti-theft
Designed to deter stealing
- immobilizerDevice preventing movement
- LoJackVehicle theft recovery system
- outboard motorDetachable marine propulsion unit
ATV · snowmobile · tether · deadman
remote wipe
Erasing device contents remotely
- license revocationFormal withdrawal of permission
- DRMDigital content restriction technology
- access controlRestricting resource availability selectively
- Safety Switchescircuit breaker, GFCI, emergency stop, e-stop, fuse
- controlsbutton, dial, knob, lever, slider
- manual controlsmanual, hand-operated, lever, handle, button
- safeguardssafeguards, safety valve, protections, defenses, emergency stop
- safety equipmentlife jacket, safety glasses, lifeboat, smoke alarms, smoke alarm
- switchespush button, toggle, microswitch, killswitch, emergency stop
kill switchignition switch
Engine activation control
power button · starter · ignition · trigger · power-on
kill switchdimmer
Light intensity regulator
dimmer switch · rheostat · throttle · volume knob · slider
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