schakelaar
- A device used to open or close an electric circuit, typically used to control the flow of electricity to a device or appliance. nounHe flipped the schakelaar to turn on the lights.The schakelaar on the wall controls the ceiling fan.
- A person or thing that facilitates a change or transition between states or activities. nounAs a project manager, she acts as a schakelaar between the development team and the clients.The new policy served as a schakelaar for improving company efficiency.