switcher
Option selection device
A switcher is someone or something that switches—changes, alternates, or transfers between options.
In television and video production, a switcher is the device (or operator) that cuts between camera feeds or sources.
In computing, a switcher may be someone who changes platforms: a Windows-to-Mac switcher.
The word often implies repeated or habitual changing rather than a single switch.
Two-position switch
- buttonDisc through a hole
- remoteDistant or controller
- controllerDevice directing a system
- selectorMechanism for choosing
console · panel · box · matrix · router · video · audio · HDMI
Pivoting bar for lifting
- gearboxEnclosed system of cogs
- transmissionSending of information
- shifterDevice for changing gears
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
linkage · actuator · paddle · stick · column · selector · control · manual
One who alters
- converterDevice that transforms input
- alternatorMechanical-to-electrical energy converter
- partyGathering for celebration
- defectorOne who abandons allegiance
turncoat · convert · apostate · flip-flopper · fence-sitter · waverer · vacillator · deserter
Two-position switch
- tabProjection for gripping
- multitaskerOne handling multiple duties
- appMobile device software
- windowGlass-fitted wall opening
task · workspace · desktop · view · mode · profile · context · session
Device that transforms input
- modifierWord altering another
- adapterDevice enabling equipment compatibility
- translatorOne who renders between languages
- transmuterOne who changes substances
toggle
Two-position switch
- buttonDisc through a hole
- remoteDistant or controller
- controllerDevice directing a system
selector · console · panel · box · matrix · router · video · audio · HDMI · KVM
lever
Pivoting bar for lifting
- gearboxEnclosed system of cogs
- transmissionSending of information
- shifterDevice for changing gears
clutch · linkage · actuator · paddle · stick · column · selector · control · manual · automatic
changer
One who alters
- converterDevice that transforms input
- alternatorMechanical-to-electrical energy converter
- partyGathering for celebration
defector · turncoat · convert · apostate · flip-flopper · fence-sitter · waverer · vacillator · deserter · renegade
toggle
Two-position switch
- tabProjection for gripping
- multitaskerOne handling multiple duties
- appMobile device software
window · task · workspace · desktop · view · mode · profile · context · session · configuration
converter
Device that transforms input
- modifierWord altering another
- adapterDevice enabling equipment compatibility
- translatorOne who renders between languages
transmuter · transitioner · morpher · adjuster · customizer
- rail transportfreight train, train stations, passenger train, commuter train, express train
- TV studiostudio, camera, control room, green screen, teleprompter
- broadcast equipmentbroadcast camera, broadcast tower, broadcast antenna, antenna array, transmitter
- locomotiveslocomotive, steam locomotive, diesel locomotive, electric locomotive, engine
- steam locomotivessteam engines, steam engine, boiler, firebox, steam trains
- Studio Gearcamera, microphone stand, tripod, headphones, lights
- light switchWall-mounted illumination control
- switch onCause to operate
- switched offMade inactive by toggle
- switch offCease device operation
- switch hittersBatters using both sides
- bait and switchFraudulent sales tactic
switch, switched, switching, switchers, switchboard, switchable, switchman, toggle switch, light switch