Killswitch is a phrase, which was made by Electronica music artists, used to define a blasting event or moment. Killswitch is used for a specific moment in a song when the adrenaline reaches limits, holds your breath for a moment, and then unleashes the power of sound and atmosphere. Killswitch can be used out of music world for any such event.

A phrase to describe someone who is cognitively degenerating. Synonym of "going off the deep end". Can have varying degrees of severity.

Reference to the song "Hey You" by Pink Floyd. The line "and the worms ate into his brain" makes no sense in an otherwise linear and literal narration throughout the lyrics.

common device in cars and bikes used to
kill the engine when all else fails.

its also a term refering to the switch electrocutioners hit when a person is in "the chair".

noun: It would seem, a metaphorical, mind operated switch, that, when engaged, allows a person to Kill with reckless abandon.

this was a video game made in 1989 by a soviet company
it was believed that when you beat it it deletes itself from your hard drive

See also Killswitch Engage one of the most talented and unique bands out today, show the true definition of making beautiful yet aggressive music.

The level in all of our consciousnesses, which we pull prior to going on a killing spree.