intermediate switch

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intermediate switch

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Named for being connected between a pair of two-way switches.

noun intermediate switches

  1. UK A light switch with two pairs of two terminals, which can be switched between straight-through or swapped wiring. Typically used as part of a circuit to control a light or other device from three or more locations.

    Similar: four-way switch

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@misc{intermediate_switch_2026,
  title = {intermediate switch},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/intermediate%20switch},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}