cordless
gb/kˈɔɹdləs/ us/kˈɔɹdləs/
B1
Engleză
~ 7300
Sensuri
0 sensuri
adjective
B1
property
1
Using no electric power cord
Describes a machine or device that works without a power cord, usually because it uses batteries or can be recharged.
Tipar de utilizare:
a cordless [device]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes think "cordless" only means "wireless" for internet or phone signals. In most everyday use, "cordless" emphasizes that there is no power cord and the device usually works with batteries or a built‑in rechargeable battery.
Sinonime
wireless (Often focuses on the lack of a signal cable or network cable, not just the power cord, and is very common for internet and audio connections.)
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battery-powered (Highlights that the device uses batteries, but does not directly mention the lack of a cord.)
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cord-free (Informal alternative that emphasizes the absence of a cord; slightly less common than "cordless".)
Antonime
corded (Standard opposite meaning a device must stay connected by a power cord to work.)
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wired (Stresses that the device uses physical cables, either for power or for signal, instead of operating without them.)
Colocații
cordless phone
|cordless drill
|cordless vacuum
|cordless headphones
|cordless mouse
|cordless power tools
Teme
technology
|home
|tools
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- I bought a cordless drill so I can work outside without looking for an outlet.
- These cordless headphones last for about eight hours on a single charge.
- We replaced the old landline with a modern cordless phone.
- A cordless vacuum is handy for cleaning the stairs.
- He prefers a cordless mouse because it keeps his desk tidy.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- I use a cordless phone in my house.
- She has a cordless vacuum to clean the floor.
- He bought a cordless drill for small jobs at home.
- These cordless headphones are very light.
- My new toothbrush is cordless and has a battery inside.
unknown
B2
property
2
Without a pull cord or string
Describes something that does not have a hanging cord or string to pull, usually to make it safer or look nicer.
Tipar de utilizare:
cordless [noun]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may assume "cordless" always refers to electric power. In this sense, it can also describe things like blinds and shades that simply do not have a hanging pull cord.
Sinonime
cord-free (Very close in meaning; slightly more informal and often used in advertising to stress the clean look or safety.)
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stringless (Less common; focuses on the literal lack of a string rather than on design or modernity.)
Antonime
corded (Indicates the object still uses a visible cord or string for operation or control.)
Colocații
cordless blinds
|cordless shades
|cordless window coverings
Teme
home
|safety
|design
|daily_life
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- We installed cordless blinds to make the nursery safer for the baby.
- Cordless shades give the windows a cleaner, more modern look.
- Many parents are switching to cordless window coverings to reduce the risk of accidents.
- The new model has a cordless design, so there are no dangling strings.
- These cordless blinds can be raised and lowered just by pushing on the bottom rail.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- We put cordless blinds in the children's room.
- These cordless shades do not have a long string.
- The store sells many types of cordless window coverings.
- Cordless blinds are safer for small children.
- I like our new cordless blinds because they look simple.
Gramatică
Expresii
cordless blinds
1/kˈɔɹdləs blˈaɪndz/
fixed phrase
Window blinds with no pull cord
Window blinds that you can move up and down without a long hanging cord, often to make them safer for children and pets.
Exemple
- We chose cordless blinds for the nursery to avoid any dangling cords.
- The new apartment came with modern cordless blinds in every room.
cordless drill
1/kˈɔɹdləs dɹˈɪl/
fixed phrase
Battery-powered power drill
A power drill that works with a battery and does not need to be plugged in with a cord.
Exemple
- He used a cordless drill to put the shelves up in the hallway.
- A good cordless drill is one of the most useful tools to have at home.
cordless headphones
1/kˈɔɹdləs hˈɛdfˌoʊnz/
fixed phrase
Headphones without an audio cable
Headphones that connect to a phone or computer without a wire, usually using Bluetooth, and have no audio cord.
Exemple
- My cordless headphones automatically connect to my phone when I turn them on.
- Cordless headphones are great for working out at the gym.
cordless phone
1/kˈɔɹdləs fˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
Telephone that works without a cord
A home phone that has no cord, so you can carry it around the house while it connects wirelessly to its base.
Exemple
- We still keep a cordless phone in the kitchen in case our mobile batteries die.
- The signal on this cordless phone reaches all the way to the garden.
cordless vacuum
1/kˈɔɹdləs vˈækjum/
fixed phrase
Vacuum cleaner without a cord
A vacuum cleaner that runs on a battery and does not have a power cord, so you can move it easily.
Exemple
- She bought a cordless vacuum to make it easier to clean the stairs.
- This cordless vacuum is light enough to carry with one hand.