connector

/kənˈnɛktər/

Definitions

1. noun

a device or system that connects or joins two or more things, especially electronic devices or computer systems.

“The network administrator installed a new connector to link the router to the server.”

2. verb

to join or connect two or more things, especially electronic devices or computer systems.

“She tried to connect the printer to her laptop, but it wouldn’t sync.”

3. noun

something that connects or joins two or more people, places, or things, especially in an emotional or social sense.

“The sense of community is a strong connector between the residents of the small town.”

4. noun

a person or thing that helps to join or link two or more things together.

“The project manager was the key connector between the design and development teams.”

5. verb

to serve as a link or connection between two or more things, especially in an emotional or social sense.

“Her love for reading helped connect her with other book lovers online.”

Synonyms

  • adapter
  • interface
  • join
  • joiner
  • link

Antonyms

  • disconnect
  • disconnector
  • separator