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Definition of distributor - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
suppliercompany or person that supplies goods to stores
- The distributor sent the new batch of books to the bookstore..
2.
engine deviceTECH. US device that sends electric current to spark plugsTECH. US
- The mechanic checked the distributor for any faults.
Images of distributor
device that sends electric current to spark plugs
Expressions with distributor
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organized group of companies that buy and resell another company’s products
The brand expanded its distributor network to reach rural markets.
company with sole right to sell certain products in a region
They became the exclusive distributor for the brand in South America.
road connecting main roads to local streets
The distributor road links the highway to neighborhood streets.
business that has official permission to sell another company's products
Only an authorized distributor can provide a valid warranty for these parts.
company that alone is allowed to sell a product in a region
The firm became the sole distributor for the brand in South America.
device that spreads and directs airflow within equipment, ducts, or a room
The engineer adjusted the air distributor to improve airflow in the office.
cover on distributor that sends voltage to spark plugs
The mechanic replaced the distributor cap in the engine.
distributor providing extra services or features
The value-added distributor offers installation and maintenance services.
Origin of distributor
Latin, distribuere (to divide)
Terms with distributor included in their meaning
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distributor
one who divides and distributes something with others
distributor
person who distributes or passes something along
historical role
official distributor of alms on behalf of another
abr: distributor
company or person who supplies goods to stores
distributor
business that distributes newspapers to vendors
acr: value-added distributor
company that adds extra services to products before selling
car engine
cover on distributor that sends voltage to spark plugs
business
entity buying from distributor to sell to retailers
business
distributor providing extra services or features
Examples of distributor in a sentence
Our distributor offers a wide range of electronic components. The distributor was replaced to improve engine performance. A faulty distributor can cause misfires.
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- French:distributeur, dispositif d'allumage, ...
- German:Lieferant, Verteiler, ...
- Italian:fornitore, ...
- Spanish:distribuidor, distribuidor de encendido, ...
- Portuguese:distribuidor, ...
- Chinese:供应商, 分电器, ...
- Japanese:供給者, 配電器, ...
- Arabic:مُوَزِّع, ...
- Hebrew:מְפִיץ, מַפְלֵג, ...
- Russian:дистрибьютор, распределитель, ...
- Ukrainian:дистриб'ютор, розподільник, ...
- Hindi:वितरक, डिस्ट्रिब्यूटर, ...
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