socket

ˈsɒkɪt
socket: device for inserting an electric plug
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Translation of socket into German,

Noun

1.

electricity

TECH.
device for inserting an electric plug
TECH.
Steckdose fAnschlussdose
  • Plug the charger into the socket.Stecke das Ladegerät in die Steckdose.
2.

mechanics

TECH.
opening for a plug or connecting part
TECH.
  • The lamp needs a new socket.Die Lampe braucht eine neue Fassung.
3.

technology

TECH.
endpoint for network communication
TECH.
Socket Netzwerkendpunkt Kommunikationsendpunkt
  • The server listens on a socket.Der Server hört auf einem Socket.

Verb

tr.

technology

TECH.
insert into a matching hole or connector
TECH.
  • He socketed the bulb into the fixture securely..Er hat die Glühbirne sicher in die Fassung eingesetzt.
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Expressions with socket: examples in English and translations in German

Steckdose
The lamp would not turn on because the power socket was broken.
Steckdose
Plug the charger into the electric socket.
Steckdose
Wandsteckdose
Plug the charger into the wall socket.
Augenhöhle
The doctor examined the eye socket for fractures.
Lampenfassung
Make sure the lamp socket is switched off before changing the bulb.
Steckdose
The lamp will not work unless you use the correct plug socket.

Images of socket

  • socket: device for inserting an electric plug
    (electricity) Steckdose
  • socket: opening for a plug or connecting part
    (mechanics) Steckdose
  • socket: spanner head for fitting over a bolt
    (tools) Stecknuss

Synonyms and analogies of socket in English

Examples of socket in a sentence

  • The socket was damaged and needed replacement.
  • The charger won't fit into the socket.
  • Make sure the socket is compatible with the plug.
  • Each device connects through a unique socket.
  • The application failed to bind to the socket.
  • He grabbed a socket to fix the engine.

Translations of "socket" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieSteckdosenf.

Always turn off the power before working on an electric socket.

Schalte immer den Strom aus, bevor du an einer Steckdose arbeitest.

derSockelnm.

With your fingers, gently pry the battery free from its socket.

Holen Sie die Batterie vorsichtig mit Ihren Fingern aus dem Sockel heraus.

dieBuchsenf.

The problem is that everybody has been building a socket.

Das Problem ist, dass jeder nur eine Buchse baut.

dieFassungnf.

The plug is released when it is bent in its socket.

Knickt der Stecker in seiner Fassung, so löst er sich.

derAnschlussnm.

Carefully pull the battery connector away from its socket on the motherboard.

Ziehe den Akkustecker vorsichtig von seinem Anschluss auf der Hauptplatine ab.

Verb
einsteckenv.

Unfortunately the decoder can be inserted with the socket side as well.

Leider kann man den Decoder auch mit dem Schnittstellenstecker voraus einstecken.

einsetzenv.

The dentist will place the tooth into its bone socket again and stabilise it there.

Dieser wird den Zahn wieder in den Knochen einsetzen und dort stabilisieren.

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socket: Examples and translations in context

He found an extra electric socket in the garage for his tools.

Er fand eine zusätzliche Steckdose in der Garage für seine Werkzeuge.

In winter, my electric socket is busy with heaters and warmers.

Im Winter ist meine Steckdose mit Heizgeräten und Wärmern beschäftigt.

An electric socket can safely provide power for various appliances in your home.

Eine Steckdose kann sicher Strom für verschiedene Geräte in deinem Zuhause liefern.

Mind out when you plug that in; the socket's loose and could spark badly.

Pass auf, wenn du das einsteckst; die Steckdose ist locker und könnte stark funken.

I plugged my phone charger into the electric socket by the bedside.

Ich habe mein Handy-Ladegerät in die Steckdose neben dem Bett gesteckt.

If there are two wires, the socket was without grounding.

Wenn zwei Kabel vorhanden sind, war die Steckdose ohne Erdung.

Electricity comes from the socket and seems to be available infinitely.

Strom kommt aus der Steckdose und scheint unendlich vorhanden zu sein.

And the mobile phone's charger was still in the socket.

Und das Ladegerät des Handys war noch in der Steckdose.

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