electrician
gb/ɪlɛktɹˈɪʃən/ us/ɪlɛktɹˈɪʃən/
B1
English
villanyszerelő, világosító
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is an electrician; call/hire an electrician (to do [something])
We called an electrician to fix the faulty outlet in the kitchen.
Hívtunk egy villanyszerelőt, hogy megjavítsa a hibás konnektort a konyhában.
The electrician checked the fuse box and replaced a damaged wire.
A villanyszerelő ellenőrizte a biztosítéktáblát, és kicserélt egy sérült vezetéket.
Only a qualified electrician should work on the building’s main wiring.
Learner examples
My uncle is an electrician.
A nagybátyám villanyszerelő.
We need an electrician to install a new light.
Szükségünk van egy villanyszerelőre, hogy felszereljen egy új lámpát.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse electrician (a person) with electric (adjective) or electricity (the power).
Meaning
person who installs electrical wiring
Collocations
licensed electrician
|qualified electrician
|local electrician
|call an electrician
|hire an electrician
|electrician's van
|electrician's tools
|electrician on site
|emergency electrician
|electrician certification
Synonyms
electrical contractor (Often refers to a business or someone hired to do electrical work, sometimes at a larger scale.)
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wireman (Less common; focuses on wiring work specifically.)
Themes
work
|construction
|home
|services
|technology
Definition
A person whose job is to work with electrical wiring and power systems.
A skilled worker who installs, connects, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring, lighting, and other electrical systems in buildings or equipment.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
2
világosító
B2
Usage pattern:
an electrician on a film/TV/theatre production; a set electrician
The electrician ran power to the lights before the actors arrived on set.
A világosító áramot vezetett a lámpákhoz, mielőtt a színészek megérkeztek a forgatásra.
On the theatre crew, the electricians focused on cabling and dimmer control.
A színházi stábban a világosítók a kábelezéssel és a fényerőszabályzók vezérlésével foglalkoztak.
An electrician fixed a flickering spotlight during the rehearsal.
Learner examples
The electrician set up the stage lights.
A világosító beállította a színpadi lámpákat.
Common mistake:
In this sense, electrician is a specific crew role; it doesn’t automatically mean the person is licensed for building electrical work.
Meaning
lighting crew member in productions
Collocations
set electrician
|lighting electrician
|production electrician
|electrician on the crew
|electricians and grips
|run cable
|rig lights
|power distribution
|on-set lighting
|call sheet
Synonyms
lighting technician (More general term; can include non-electrical aspects of lighting work.)
Themes
arts
|media
|work
|technology
Definition
In film or theatre, a person who works with the lighting equipment.
A member of a film, TV, or theatre lighting department who sets up, connects, and maintains lights, cables, and related electrical equipment for a production.
Grammar
Dictionary form
electrician
IPA
GB/ɪlɛktɹˈɪʃən/
US/ɪlɛktɹˈɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
elec - tri - cian (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (cian)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: electrician
- Plural: electricians
Word family
Forms
electricians
noun
Core family
Related words
electronic
adjective A2
electronics
noun
Advanced or less common
electrify
verb
electrification
noun C1
Expressions
auto electrician
1/ˈɔtoʊ ɪlɛktɹˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
electrician for vehicles
An electrician who fixes electrical problems in cars.
Examples
- The auto electrician traced the fault to a damaged sensor wire.
- If your headlights keep failing, an auto electrician can test the wiring.
- She trained as an auto electrician and now works on hybrid vehicles.
Learner examples
- The auto electrician fixed my car lights.
industrial electrician
1/ɪndˈʌstɹiəl ɪlɛktɹˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
electrician in factories and plants
An electrician who works in factories and industrial buildings.
Examples
- An industrial electrician repaired the motor controls on the production line.
- Industrial electricians often work around high-voltage equipment.
- The plant hired an industrial electrician to maintain its electrical systems.
Learner examples
- An industrial electrician works in a factory.
journeyman electrician
1/d͡ʒˈɚnimˌæn ɪlɛktɹˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
fully trained working electrician
An electrician who has finished training and can work on their own.
Examples
- After his apprenticeship, he worked as a journeyman electrician.
- The site has two journeyman electricians and several apprentices.
- A journeyman electrician handled most of the wiring on the project.
Learner examples
- He is a journeyman electrician.
licensed electrician
1/lˈaɪsənst ɪlɛktɹˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
electrician with official permission
An electrician who is legally allowed to do this work.
Examples
- The landlord hired a licensed electrician to replace the old wiring.
- Many cities require a licensed electrician for major electrical work.
- Ask for proof that the electrician is licensed and insured.
Learner examples
- We hired a licensed electrician.
master electrician
1/mˈæstɚ ɪlɛktɹˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
highly qualified senior electrician
A very experienced electrician with top qualifications.
Examples
- A master electrician signed off on the final inspection report.
- She worked for years before qualifying as a master electrician.
- The company requires a master electrician to supervise large projects.
Learner examples
- A master electrician checked the work.
on-call electrician
1/ˈɔn kˈɔl ɪlɛktɹˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
electrician available when needed
An electrician who can come quickly when there is a problem.
Examples
- The hospital keeps an on-call electrician for overnight emergencies.
- We needed an on-call electrician when the power failed at midnight.
- Ask whether they have an on-call electrician before you sign the contract.
Learner examples
- An on-call electrician came at night.
residential electrician
1/ɹˌɛzɪdˈɛnʃəl ɪlɛktɹˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
electrician for homes
An electrician who works in people’s homes.
Examples
- A residential electrician installed new ceiling lights throughout the house.
- If you’re renovating a kitchen, a residential electrician can add extra outlets.
- She started as a residential electrician before moving into commercial work.
Learner examples
- We need a residential electrician for our house.