adaptor

/əˈdæptər/
noun
  1. A device that allows different types of equipment to be connected or used together.
    • I need a travel adaptor to plug my phone charger into the wall outlet in Europe.
    • The laptop came with a small adaptor for connecting to an external monitor.
    • She bought a universal adaptor so she could use her hair dryer in any country.
  2. A person who changes something to make it suitable for a new purpose or situation.
    • He is known as an adaptor of business strategies for small startups.
    • The film adaptor worked closely with the author to turn the novel into a screenplay.
    • As a skilled adaptor of classic stories, she made old fairy tales feel fresh and modern.
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