ENGLISH DICTIONARY

On-off

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: On-off is an adjective meaning That is either fully on or fully off, and is used to toggle a status between on and off; as in an on-off switch.

Meaning

That is either fully on or fully off, and is used to toggle a status between on and off; as in an on-off switch.

More Meanings

  1. (of a relationship) Synonym of on-again, off-again.

Example Sentences

John loved being with his sister, but from time to time he wished she had an on-off switch.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include binary, true, either-or, one-sided, dichotomic, opposite.

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