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Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: switchgear(Noun) A switching/ interrupting device used in connection with generation, transmission, distribution and conversion of electric power for controling, metering protecting and regulating devices. 52G breaker is the unit main power output breaker.
Answers. Relevance. Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: The term switchgear can be used to describe different electrical devices and does not have an exact meaning. High voltage also has the same problem because it is used to describe most any voltage over 240V which is used to supply most residential housing services.nswers. Relevance. Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: The term switchgear can be used to describe different electrical devices and does not have an exact meaning. High voltage also has the same problem because it is used to describe most any voltage over 240V which is used to supply most residential housing services.