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buffer

UK
/ˈbʌfə/
US
/ˈbʌfər/

Translations

buffernoun
buffers
pl
UK
/ˈbʌfə/
US
/ˈbʌfər/
The buffer between the two countries helped maintain peace.
Буфер между двумя странами помог поддерживать мир.
буферная зона
The wildlife reserve acts as a buffer zone to protect endangered species.
Заповедник действует как буферная зона для защиты исчезающих видов.
буферная память
The computer uses buffer memory to store temporary data.
Компьютер использует буферную память для хранения временных данных.
Additional translations
амортизатор
глушитель
прокладка
Synonyms
shield
cushion
safeguard
barrier
protector
bufferverb
buffered
Past Simple
buffered
Past Participle
buffering
Gerund
UK
/ˈbʌfə/
US
/ˈbʌfər/
The company implemented new policies to buffer the impact of the economic downturn.
Компания внедрила новые политики, чтобы смягчить влияние экономического спада.
The software is designed to buffer data before processing.
Программное обеспечение предназначено для того, чтобы буферизовать данные перед обработкой.
Additional translations
замедлять
укреплять
Synonyms
shield
protect
safeguard
absorb
mitigate
bufferadjective
UK
/ˈbʌfə/
US
/ˈbʌfər/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., buffer zone, buffer state) to denote something providing protection or separation.
buffadjective

buffer

Comp.

buffer
Comp.
buffest
Super.
UK
/bʌf/
US
/bʌf/
He is really buff and spends a lot of time at the gym.
Он действительно мускулистый и проводит много времени в спортзале.
She has a buff physique thanks to her regular workouts.
У нее подтянутая фигура благодаря регулярным тренировкам.
Additional translations
крепкий
накачанный
Synonyms
muscular
fit
strong
toned
athletic

Definitions

buffernoun
A person or thing that prevents incompatible or antagonistic people or things from coming into contact with or harming each other.
The mediator acted as a buffer between the two parties during the negotiations.
A solution that resists changes in pH when acid or alkali is added to it.
The laboratory technician prepared a buffer to maintain the pH level during the experiment.
A temporary storage area in a computer's memory, used to hold data while it is being transferred from one place to another.
The video was stored in a buffer to ensure smooth playback.
A device or material for reducing shock or damage due to contact.
The car's bumper acts as a buffer in case of a minor collision.
A neutral area, zone, or state created to separate rival powers or to reduce the risk of conflict.
The demilitarized strip acts as a buffer between the two countries.
(Informal, chiefly British, dated) An elderly man.
The old buffer down the street still drives his vintage car every Sunday.
bufferverb
To lessen or moderate the impact of something.
The trees help buffer the noise from the highway.
To store data temporarily in a buffer while it is being transferred.
The video was buffering, causing a delay in playback.
To add or treat with a chemical buffer so as to maintain or stabilize pH.
The technician buffered the solution before starting the titration.
bufferadjective
Serving to protect, shield, or separate; acting as a buffer.
A buffer zone was established along the frontier.
buffadjective
Having a strong, muscular physique.
He worked out every day and was incredibly buff.
Having a yellowish-beige color.
The walls were painted in a soft buff shade.
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