double adapter

ˈdʌbəl əˈdæptə

Definition of double adapter - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

electrical

Rare

device allowing two plugs in one outlet

Rare

I used a double adapter for the lamp and fan.

power strip

splitter

technology

TECH.

device allowing two devices to connect to one port

TECH.

The double adapter lets me connect two monitors to my laptop.

extension cord

power strip

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device allowing two devices to connect to one port

Expressions with double

double as

serve a second purpose or function at the same time

My sofa doubles as a guest bed.

double back

retrace one's steps to a previous point

After realizing the mistake, she doubled back to the store.

double booked

adj.

having two appointments or reservations at the same time

She was double booked and had to reschedule one of her meetings..

double date

date where two couples participate together

We went on a double date to the movies.

double dip

dipping food twice in sauce

He was caught doing a double dip at the party.

double life

hidden aspect of someone's life kept secret

She discovered his double life after finding secret emails.

Expressions with adapter

travel adapter

device for connecting plugs to different outlets

I packed a travel adapter for my trip to Europe.

car adapter

device that lets a car power or connect another piece of equipment

She plugged her phone into the car adapter to charge it.

universal adapter

device that connects many plug types to many wall sockets

I always pack a universal adapter when traveling to different countries.

power adapter

device converting power for electronic devices

I need a power adapter for my laptop.

adapter ring

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.

network adapter

hardware that connects a computer to a network

The network adapter failed to connect to the Wi-Fi.

wireless adapter

hardware for connecting to wireless networks

You need a wireless adapter to access the internet without cables.

graphics adapter

hardware in a computer that creates images for the monitor

My graphics adapter lets me play high-quality games.

adapter card

circuit board added to a computer to provide extra functions

He installed a new adapter card to add more USB ports.

AC adapter

device converting AC to DC for electronics

I need an AC adapter for my laptop.

Examples of double adapter in a sentence

The double adapter was essential for the kitchen appliances.
I used a double adapter to plug in my phone and tablet.
The double adapter is essential for my dual-screen setup.

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French:double prise, double adaptateur, ...
German:Doppeladapter, ...
Italian:adattatore doppio, connettore doppio, ...
Spanish:adaptador doble, ...
Portuguese:adaptador duplo, tomada dupla, ...
Chinese:双插适配器, 双适配器, ...
Japanese:二口アダプター, 二重アダプター, ...
Arabic:مَقْبِس مُزْدَوِج, محول مزدوج, ...
Hebrew:מַתְאֵם כָּפוּל, מַתְאֵם זוגי, ...
Russian:двойной адаптер, ...
Ukrainian:подвійний адаптер, подвійний перехідник, ...
Hindi:डबल एडाप्टर, दोहरा एडाप्टर, ...
Bengali:ডাবল অ্যাডাপ্টার, দুই-মুখী অ্যাডাপ্টার, ...
Catalan:adaptador doble, doble endoll, ...
Czech:dvojitý adaptér, rozbočovač, ...
Danish:dobbeltadapter, dobbelt adapter, ...
Dutch:dubbele adapter, tweewegadapter, ...
Greek:διπλός αντάπτορας, διπλός προσαρμογέας, ...
Hungarian:dupla adapter, elosztó, ...
Khmer:អាដាប់ទ័រពីររន្ធ, អាដាប់ទ័រពីរ, ...
Korean:멀티탭, ...
Persian:دوشاخه, مبدل دوگانه, ...
Polish:rozgałęźnik, podwójny adapter, ...
Portuguese (BR):adaptador duplo, tomada dupla, ...
Romanian:adaptor dublu, ...
Swedish:dubbeldosa, tvåvägsadapter, ...
Thai:ปลั๊กพ่วง, ตัวแปลงคู่, ...
Turkish:çift adaptör, çift bağlantı adaptörü, ...
Vietnamese:bộ chuyển đổi đôi, ...

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