English Explanatory Dictionary

dead man's switch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A switch that ensures a fail-safe condition by automatically triggering an action (for instance, to stop a machine or vehicle) if a specified input from the operator is not made or is altered.

Word forms

dead man's switch dead man's switches

Related words

Dead Hand deadman fail-deadly
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