TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
MICROPHONE BUTTON [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
- Radiotelephony
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- press-to-talk switch
1, record 1, English, press%2Dto%2Dtalk%20switch
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- push-to-talk switch 2, record 1, English, push%2Dto%2Dtalk%20switch
correct
- microphone switch 3, record 1, English, microphone%20switch
- mike switch 4, record 1, English, mike%20switch
jargon
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A switch mounted directly on a microphone to provide a convenient means for switching two-way radiotelephone equipment or electronic dictating equipment to the talk position. 5, record 1, English, - press%2Dto%2Dtalk%20switch
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hand microphones and headsets are installed at each flight crew member station. The hand microphone is designed for close-talking, noise-cancelling applications in high noise level areas. The microphone is packaged in a small molded, black, high-impack phenolic case. A press-to-talk button is located on the upper portion of the case... Oxygen masks with microphones are installed at each flight crew member station. A push-to-talk button is installed on the captain's control wheel and on the first officer's control wheel. The push-to-talk buttons are used to control the oxygen mask microphones when transmitting on the selected communication transceiver or on the audio integrating system. 6, record 1, English, - press%2Dto%2Dtalk%20switch
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
- Radiotéléphonie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poussoir d'émission
1, record 1, French, poussoir%20d%27%C3%A9mission
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- alternat 2, record 1, French, alternat
correct, masculine noun, France, officially approved
- commutateur parole 3, record 1, French, commutateur%20parole
masculine noun
- bouton parole 3, record 1, French, bouton%20parole
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poussoir d'émission; alternat : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 1, French, - poussoir%20d%27%C3%A9mission
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
poussoir d'émission : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 4, record 1, French, - poussoir%20d%27%C3%A9mission
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified:


