adapters
Between-format connection devices
Adapters are devices that enable connection between incompatible systems or components.
An electrical adapter lets a plug fit a different outlet; a travel adapter handles foreign socket types.
In computing, adapters bridge hardware or software interfaces.
The term extends to people who adjust well to new circumstances: She's a quick adapter.
Also spelled adaptors.
Things that block openings
- socketsHollow connectors for insertion
- connectorsDevices that join things
- cablesHeavy ropes or wires
- USBDevice connection standard
HDMI · Ethernet · VGA · audio jack · coaxial · charging · dongle · peripheral
Cross-platform functional harmony
- integrationCombining into a whole
- interfaceShared connection point
- driverVehicle operator
- firmwareHardware's permanent programming
plug-and-play · connectivity · Bluetooth · Wi-Fi · bridging · legacy · backward compatible · cross-platform
Voltage-altering electrical device
- voltageElectrical potential difference
- currentDirected flow of charge
- ACElectrical current or cooling
- DCUnidirectional electrical flow
rectifier · inverter · wattage · amperage · converter · regulator · stabilizer · surge protector
Traveler's packed containers
- outletPoint of release
- prongPointed projecting part
- internationalConcerning relations among countries
- groundedStable and realistic
voltage converter · ungrounded · dual voltage · compact · portable · kit
Capacity for varied applications
- modularityDivisibility into independent units
- interchangeableAble to replace another
- convertibleCar with folding roof
- multi-purposeServing multiple functions
plugs
Things that block openings
- socketsHollow connectors for insertion
- connectorsDevices that join things
- cablesHeavy ropes or wires
USB · HDMI · Ethernet · VGA · audio jack · coaxial · charging · dongle · peripheral · port
interoperability
Cross-platform functional harmony
- integrationCombining into a whole
- interfaceShared connection point
- driverVehicle operator
firmware · plug-and-play · connectivity · Bluetooth · Wi-Fi · bridging · legacy · backward compatible · cross-platform · protocol
transformer
Voltage-altering electrical device
DC · rectifier · inverter · wattage · amperage · converter · regulator · stabilizer · surge protector · step-down
luggage
Traveler's packed containers
- outletPoint of release
- prongPointed projecting part
- internationalConcerning relations among countries
voltage converter · grounded · ungrounded · dual voltage · compact · portable · kit
versatility
Capacity for varied applications
- modularityDivisibility into independent units
- interchangeableAble to replace another
- convertibleCar with folding roof
multi-purpose · adjustable · configurable · swappable · customizable
- networkingrouter, routers, LAN, WAN, switches
- telecom equipmentrouters, servers, modems, switches, antennas
- electronicscomputer, resistors, capacitors, TVs, TV
- conference room itemschairs, tables, whiteboards, projectors, screens
- gadgetssmartphone, gadget, gizmos, widget, tablet
- junk drawerrubber bands, twist ties, batteries, paper clips, paperclips
adaptersblockers
Things that obstruct
barriers · obstructions · disconnectors · isolators · decouplers
- power adapterConverts electrical current for devices
- AC adapterConverts outlet power for electronics
- travel adaptersDevices bridging incompatible outlets
- WiFi adapterDevice enabling wireless connectivity
- universal adapterPlug for any outlet worldwide
- wireless adapterDevice enabling wireless connectivity