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adapters

Pronunciation: [əˈdæptərz]

Word

Context: "technology"

(noun) a device that allows one piece of equipment to connect with another. Think of it like a bridge between two things that usually don’t fit together, such as different kinds of plugs or devices.

Example

I used an adapter to plug my laptop into the projector so I could show my presentation.

Example

Without the right adapter, I couldn't connect my headphones to the TV.

Example

Do you have an adapter for this type of charger?

Context: "people"

(noun) someone who adjusts well to new situations or changes. This is like a person who can fit in easily whether it’s at a new school or a new job.

Example

She is a great adapter; she quickly made friends when we moved to a new city.

Example

He struggled to be an adapter and felt out of place in the new environment.

Example

How can we help him become a better adapter in his new team?

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