Lülitama

Lülitama is an Estonian verb meaning to operate a switch or control in order to turn a device or system on or off. It is used for electrical, electronic, mechanical equipment as well as in computing and software interfaces. The act described by lülitama can involve turning something into an active state (sisse) or into an inactive state (välja).

In Estonian, lülitama is a regular -ta verb. Its infinitive is lülitama, and common finite forms include ma lülitan, sa lülitad, ta lülitab, me lülitame, te lülitate, nad lülitavad. The imperative forms are lülita (singular) and lülitage (plural). The noun related to the verb is lüliti, which denotes the physical switch, and lülitamine refers to the act of switching.

Typical usage patterns involve phrasal particles such as sisse and välja. For example, Lülita valgus sisse means “Turn the light on,” and Lülita arvuti välja means “Turn the computer off.” In technical or industrial contexts, lülitama is used similarly to describe operating circuit breakers, switches, or control interfaces.

In everyday language, lülitamist can appear in instructions, user manuals, and software prompts, reflecting its role in controlling devices and systems. Related terms include lüliti (switch) and lülitamine (switching). The verb is commonly encountered across households, workplaces, and electronics-focused discourse, maintaining a neutral, descriptive tone suitable for technical and linguistic reference.