switchgear

American  

[swich-geer] / ˈswɪtʃˌgɪər /

Or switch gear

noun

Electricity.

1. switching equipment used in an electric power station.

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switchgear British  

/ ˈswɪtʃˌɡɪə /

noun

1. electrical engineering any of several devices used for opening and closing electric circuits, esp those that pass high currents

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Etymology

Origin of switchgear

First recorded in 1900–05; switch + gear

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Example Sentences

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switchgear

Eaton, a century-old manufacturer of circuit breakers, switchgear and other electrical equipment, has spent $13 billion on acquisitions since 2025, including businesses that have expanded its data-center operations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026

Formed as a private-equity roll-up by Neos Partners, the Dayton, Minnesota-based company manufactures transformers, medium-voltage switchgear, transfer switches, panelboards, and other equipment to move electricity from substations into data centers and utilities.

From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026

He also likes companies linked to power distribution, switchgear, uninterruptible power supply, breakers and busways, such as Eaton Corp.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 29, 2025

Carrillo said damage to an electrical line caused power to go out for some residents and that a new switchgear panel has to be replaced before restoring power.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2025

It is primarily used in electrical circuit breakers and high-voltage gas-insulated switchgear.

From Scientific American ● Mar. 13, 2023

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