noun
- a small electrical switch that is activated by very slight physical pressure or movement
Usage: technical
Examples
- The microswitch in the door frame turns on the light when the door opens.
- A faulty microswitch caused the appliance to malfunction.
- The engineer replaced the microswitch to fix the sensor problem.
- Microswitches are commonly used in safety systems and automation.
- The microswitch requires only minimal force to activate.
- Each button on the keyboard contains a tiny microswitch.