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adapter

/əˈdæptə/

/əˈdæptɚ/

Translations

adapternoun

adapters

/əˈdæptə/

/əˈdæptɚ/

I need an adapter to connect my laptop to the projector.

Мне нужен адаптер, чтобы подключить мой ноутбук к проектору.

Additional translations

Synonyms

adapteradjective

/əˈdæp.tə/

/əˈdæp.tɚ/

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., adapter cable) to describe something related to an adapter.

adapternoun

A device used to connect two pieces of equipment that cannot be connected directly.

I used an adapter to connect my laptop to the projector.

A device that allows a specific type of plug to fit into a different type of socket.

When traveling to Europe, I needed an adapter for my phone charger.

A person who adapts or modifies something.

The adapter of the novel did a great job in turning it into a screenplay.

A device that converts electrical power from one form to another (e.g., from AC to DC or between voltages).

The laptop comes with a compact power adapter to convert AC mains electricity to DC.

adapteradjective

Relating to or designed for use with an adapter; used before another noun.

She bought an adapter plug set to fit various international sockets.