dead man's switch

== English == === Noun === dead man's switch (plural dead man's switches) 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. Hypernyms: kill switch < switch < component, part Hyponyms: dead man's handle, dead man's brake; vigilance control, dead man's control, dead man's trigger, dead man's pedal, dead man's seat; Driver's Safety Device, DSD (official UK railway term) Holonyms: device, machine ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====