elbow connector
Each component has a standardized connector that allows any compatibile device to be used with it.
The computer's connectors included a parallel port interface, two serial ports and a keyboard connector.
Make sure that the connectors on the cable ends are compatible with the connectors on the hardware.
Check that the plug is in the connector correctly.
This is a standard type of optical connector.
Use a branch connector for joining pipes from different outlets to a single downpipe.

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Electrical switches & connections
clicker
coaxial
corded
dimmer
dimmer switch
junction box
national grid
outlet
override
patch
patch someone through
pause
plug
plug (something) in/plug (something) into something
plug-in
powerbank
push-button
spark plug
switchboard
wire

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Examples of connector

connector
This metaphor naturally lends itself to an intuitive graphical representation of connectors and their composition that strongly resembles (asynchronous) electronic circuit diagrams.
Yet, by taking advantage of the sequential semantics of boolean connectors, not all values are enumerated.
It can be an option for zero, or no connector, between clauses.
Usually, architectures are described by their components and connectors that establish the proper relationships between the former.
Intuitively, taking advantage of sequential evaluation of boolean connectors in such a context means mixing enumeration of variable assignments and evaluation of boolean expressions.
The previous functional definitions of the boolean connectors remain unchanged.
This cap protected the connectors and microelectrode drive when the animal was not in the testing apparatus.
Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
By definition, every channel represents a (simple) connector.
They specify how to reduce a net that cuts sub-nets that introduce connectors.
The initial connectors are gradually replaced, first by means of linear chaining through coordination and ellipsis, and eventually by subordination.
The only function of modular modeling connectors is to constrain connected modular element ports.
Power relations and institutional dynamics however are, up to a degree, a blind spot of the following historical analysis in terms of cultural connectors.
Cultural connectors carry whole sets of meanings and practices which may flow more or less happily.
Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors, and cohesive devices.
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