OTG
3 synonyms for OTG, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Abbreviation — On the go: doing something while travelling, moving between places or otherwise away from a desk or home.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
on the move
on the run
How to use OTG
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
OTG cable
OTG adapter
OTG support
OTG oven
snacks OTG
Informal as an abbreviation; standard in tech and, for the oven sense, in Indian English.
Etymology
An initialism of on the go; in the hardware sense, of USB On-The-Go.
Full origin of OTG →Frequently asked questions
What is an OTG cable used for?
It lets a phone or tablet behave like a computer's USB port, so it can power and read another device. People use them to plug in USB sticks, SD card readers, keyboards, controllers, microphones and wired mice.
What is the difference between an OTG and a microwave?
An OTG heats with metal elements and moves hot air, so it browns, crisps and bakes like a conventional oven but takes longer. A microwave heats moisture inside the food, so it is much faster but will not brown a cake or crisp a crust unless it has a convection mode.
Does my phone support OTG?
Most Android phones made in the last decade do; iPhones use Lightning or USB-C adapters instead. Check the specification sheet, or plug in a drive and see whether a file manager offers to open it.
