connector
Definition
- Noun:
- A device or component that joins two things together: A "connector" is a physical object designed to link or join two separate parts, allowing for the transfer of electricity, data, fluid, or mechanical force.
- A person or thing that links people or things: In a broader sense, a "connector" can be someone or something that establishes a relationship or link between different people, groups, or ideas.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- This USB-C connector is used to charge the laptop.
- The plumber replaced the faulty pipe connector.
- She is a natural connector in the industry, always introducing people who should know each other.
Advanced Usage
"Electrical connector": A specific type of connector designed to join electrical circuits.
- Always ensure the power is off before unplugging an electrical connector.
"Social connector": A person who actively links people within a social or professional network.
- As a social connector, he was instrumental in forming the new business alliance.
Variants and Related Words
Connect (verb): To join or link two or more things together.
- Connect the cable to the port.
Connection (noun): The act of connecting or the state of being connected; a point where two things are joined.
- Check your internet connection.
Connective (adjective): Serving to connect.
- Connective tissue supports other tissues in the body.
Synonyms
- Coupling: A device for connecting parts of machinery.
- Link: A relationship or connection between things; a physical connector.
- Adapter: A device for connecting incompatible parts.
Related Phrases
"Connector strip": A strip with multiple terminals for making electrical connections.
- The wires were all attached to the connector strip inside the panel.
"Quick-release connector": A connector designed for fast and easy attachment and detachment.
- The air hose uses a quick-release connector.
Related Idioms
- "Missing link": While not containing the word "connector," this idiom refers to a necessary connecting element that is absent.
- The new evidence was the missing link in the investigation.
Noun
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an instrumentality that connects
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he soldered the connection
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he didn't have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers
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