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Because the use of a Big Red Switch would bring down a computer in an uncontrolled fashion, getting the machine up and running again could be a nontrivial and time-consuming task. On some mainframe designs, the emergency power-off switch would immediately physically disable the machine's power supply. "Pushing the red button" is a common phrase in web sub culture to signalise a unilaterally desire the end of a VOIP call such as on Skype.The term has also sometimes been used for the power switch on IBM PCs. In hacker jargon, the shutdown button or power switch on a computer, especially the red "emergency pull" switch on IBM mainframe operator consoles.

Firing or detonating a weapon, typically a nuclear device.

Help call in emergencies or for disabled persons.

A shut-down switch for catastrophic circumstances to avert further damage or to cause it, e.g., an "emergency power-off" button.