duplex

UK
/ˈdjuːplɛks/
US
/ˈduːplɛks/

Translations

duplexnoun
duplexes
pl
UK
/ˈdjuː.pleks/
US
/ˈduː.pleks/
двухквартирный дом
The new development includes several duplex houses.
Новая застройка включает несколько двухквартирных домов.
They live in a duplex on the outskirts of the city.
Они живут в дуплексе на окраине города.
Synonyms
two-family house
two-unit dwelling
duplexadjective
more duplex
Comp.
most duplex
Super.
UK
/ˈdjuːplɛks/
US
/ˈduːplɛks/
They live in a duplex house.
Они живут в двухквартирном доме.
duplexverb
duplexed
Past Simple
duplexed
Past Participle
duplexing
Gerund
UK
/ˈdjuː.pleks/
US
/ˈduː.pleks/
Technical usage meaning ‘to make or operate in duplex mode’, especially in printing and telecommunications.

Definitions

duplexnoun
A house divided into two apartments, with a separate entrance for each.
They decided to rent a duplex so they could live close to their friends.
A type of apartment or condominium that is spread over two floors.
The duplex offered stunning views from both levels of the apartment.
A system of communication in which data can be sent in both directions simultaneously.
The new radio system operates in duplex mode, allowing for more efficient communication.
duplexadjective
Having two parts or elements.
The duplex design of the machine allows it to perform two functions simultaneously.
Consisting of two units or parts, especially in reference to a building or structure.
They moved into a duplex apartment that had a separate entrance for each unit.
Of a communication system: capable of sending and receiving simultaneously; two-way.
Modern smartphones rely on duplex channels to support voice and data at the same time.
duplexverb
To make (a device, circuit, or document) duplex; to enable simultaneous two-way operation or printing on both sides.
The engineer duplexed the printer to reduce paper consumption.