B2nountechnologylanguage
US/kəˈnek.tər/
UK/kəˈnek.tə/
a part that joins two things together, such as wires, pipes or ideas
In context
Plug the connector into the port on the back of the monitor.
You need a special connector to attach the hose to the faucet.
Words such as however and therefore are connectors that link ideas in an essay.
Words that go with connector
noun + noun
- USB connectorThe USB connector on this cable is damaged.
- power connectorCheck that the power connector is firmly in place.
adjective + noun
- electrical connectorAn electrical connector must be waterproof outdoors.
verb + noun
- use a connectorUse a connector to join the two pipes.
- attach a connectorAttach a connector to each end of the cable.
noun + preposition
- connector betweenThis is the connector between the printer and the computer.