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Definition of adapter - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
connectorTECH. device that connects incompatible devicesTECH.
- I need an adapter for my headphones.
2.
electronicsTECH. device that converts AC to DC powerTECH.
- Use an adapter to charge your laptop.
3.
person adaptingperson who adapts a piece of music or literature
- She is a well-known adapter of 19th-century novels into modern films.
Images of adapter
device that connects incompatible devices 
device that converts AC to DC power
Expressions with adapter
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device for connecting plugs to different outlets
I packed a travel adapter for my trip to Europe.
device that lets a car power or connect another piece of equipment
She plugged her phone into the car adapter to charge it.
device allowing two plugs in one outlet
I used a double adapter for the lamp and fan.
device that connects many plug types to many wall sockets
I always pack a universal adapter when traveling to different countries.
device converting power for electronic devices
I need a power adapter for my laptop.
ring-shaped part allowing camera lenses and filters with different sizes to connect
I used an adapter ring to mount the vintage lens on my camera.
hardware that connects a computer to a network
The network adapter failed to connect to the Wi-Fi.
hardware for connecting to wireless networks
You need a wireless adapter to access the internet without cables.
hardware in a computer that creates images for the monitor
My graphics adapter lets me play high-quality games.
circuit board added to a computer to provide extra functions
He installed a new adapter card to add more USB ports.
device converting AC to DC for electronics
I need an AC adapter for my laptop.
device connecting a computer to a display
He installed a new display adapter to improve his monitor's resolution..
device or module that allows different systems or ports to work together
Use an interface adapter to connect the old monitor to the new laptop.
hardware component that creates images and sends them to a display
The old computer needs a more powerful video adapter for gaming.
Origin of adapter
Latin, adaptare (to fit)
Terms with adapter included in their meaning
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plug-in adapter
power adapter that plugs directly into a wall outlet
plumbing
adapter joining pipes of different sizes
acr: Enhanced Graphics Adapter
computer card that improves screen graphics
acr: Host Bus Adapter
device connecting a computer to storage or network
photography
lens adapter enhancing image quality
Examples of adapter in a sentence
I bought an adapter to use my charger in Europe. This adapter is compatible with multiple devices. You need an adapter to connect the camera to the TV. The adapter skillfully transformed the play into a screenplay. As an adapter, he brought new life to classic tales.
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- French:adaptateur, transformateur, ...
- German:Adapter, Netzteil, ...
- Italian:adattatore, convertitore, ...
- Spanish:adaptador, convertidor, ...
- Portuguese:adaptador, adaptadora, ...
- Chinese:适配器, 改编者, ...
- Japanese:アダプター, 電源アダプター, ...
- Arabic:مُحَوِّل, محول كهربائي, ...
- Hebrew:מַתְאֵם, מְתַאֵם חַשְׁמַל, ...
- Russian:адаптер, преобразователь, ...
- Ukrainian:адаптер, блок живлення, ...
- Hindi:एडैप्टर, एडॉप्टर, ...
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