Adapter Meaning in English

word

US

əˈdæptɝ

uh-DAP-ter

UK

ɐdˈæptɐ

uh-DAP-tuh

التعريف

A small device that allows one type of plug, cable, or device to connect to another type that is not normally compatible.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Most common for electronics (phone, power, USB, travel). May also be spelled 'adaptor' (especially UK). Often confused with 'adapter' as a person, but in technology, always a device. Use 'power adapter', 'plug adapter', 'travel adapter' for clarity.

• Spanish: adaptador
• Portuguese (BR): adaptador
• Portuguese (PT): adaptador
• Chinese (Simplified): 适配器
• Chinese (Traditional): 轉接器
• Hindi: एडाप्टर
• Arabic: محوّل
• Bengali: এডাপ্টার
• Russian: адаптер
• Japanese: アダプター
• Vietnamese: bộ chuyển đổi
• Korean: 어댑터
• Turkish: adaptör
• Urdu: اڈاپٹر
• Indonesian: adaptor

جمل نموذجية

I need an adapter to charge my phone.

basic

This adapter lets you use American plugs in Europe.

basic

My laptop came with a USB-C adapter.

basic

Do you have an extra adapter for this projector?

natural

I forgot my adapter at home, so I couldn't plug in my laptop at the airport.

natural

Some devices require a special adapter to work with older TVs.

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