(1) A mechanical or electronic device that directs the flow of electrical or optical signals from one side to the other. Switches with more than two ports, such as a LAN switch or PBX, are able to route traffic. See LAN switch, softswitch, PBX, data switch and transistor.
With regard to a simple on/off switch, remember... Open is "off." Closed is "on."
(2) In programming, a bit or byte used to keep track of something. Sometimes refers to a branch in a program.
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