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Meaning of kill switch | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A security measure used to switch off a device in an emergency.

Equivalents

Deutsch Notausschalter

Examples

“The company developed a ‘kill switch’ that would remotely encrypt its computers and devices if an office was raided by authorities.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

kill team kill the fatted calf kill the goose that lays the golden eggs kill time kill two birds with one stone Kill Van Kull

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