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multiway

multiway

3.7
A device that lets several electrical devices plug into one wall socket
  • noun
  • /ˈmʌltiˌweɪ/
  • UK
translation icon : regleta
  • The office uses a multiway to connect several computers to one power outlet.

Examples

  • He plugged his laptop and phone charger into the multiway to use both at the same time.

  • Make sure the multiway is not overloaded with too many devices.

  • I bought a new multiway adapter for my office.

  • The multiway extension cord is very useful.

  • The office uses a multiway to connect several computers to one power outlet.

  • Make sure the multiway is not overloaded with too many devices.

  • He plugged his laptop and phone charger into the multiway to use both at the same time.

Synonyms

multipoint
vsmultiway
  • Specialized
6.5

A device that lets several wires or devices connect to one port

is for powering several devices from one wall socket rather than general signals

How Many

multiway
  • UK
3.7
power point
  • Australian
2.6

Surface Forms

multiway singular
multiways plural

Morphology

multiway = way (semi-transparent) = multi + way

The structure is regular, but the electrical-adapter meaning is a specialized extension rather than a fully predictable everyday interpretation.

Etymology

Multiway comes from multi- 'many' and way 'path' or 'route', with multi- like in multiple. So a multiway power adapter gives many paths for electricity, letting several devices plug into one socket.