adapter (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈdæptər/

Definition

A device that converts one type of electrical signal or power to another, or that allows two incompatible devices to connect.

Examples

• The travel adapter allowed me to charge my laptop in Europe.

• This USB-C adapter lets you connect older headphones to your new phone.

• The power adapter for the router needs to be replaced.

How to Use adapter

adapter for (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify what the adapter is intended to connect to or modify. — "This is an adapter for connecting older monitors to new graphics cards."

adapter cable (collocation)

A cable that includes an adapter or functions as one. — "We bought an adapter cable to link the two different audio systems."

Synonyms of adapter

Words with a similar meaning to adapter:

• converter
• connector
• transformer
• plug

Antonyms of adapter

Words with the opposite meaning to adapter:

• source
• device

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