distributor
gb/dɪstɹˈɪbjətɚ/ us/dɪstɹˈɪbjətɚ/
B2
Kiingereza
forgalmazó, terjesztő, elosztó, filmforgalmazó, gyújtáselosztó
NOMINO
B2
BUSINESS
1
forgalmazó
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
a distributor of [products]; the distributor for [brand] in [place]
They found a new distributor to handle sales in Southeast Asia.
Találtak egy új forgalmazót a délkelet-ázsiai értékesítés lebonyolítására.
Our distributor keeps the product in stock and delivers it to local shops.
A forgalmazónk raktáron tartja a terméket, és kiszállítja a helyi üzletekbe.
The brand ended its contract with the distributor after repeated late shipments.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The distributor sells the product to stores.
A forgalmazó eladja a terméket az üzleteknek.
We need a distributor in Japan.
Szükségünk van egy forgalmazóra Japánban.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners often confuse distributor (middle supplier) with retailer (sells to the public) or manufacturer (makes the product).
Maana
company supplying goods to sellers
Miunganiko ya maneno
authorized distributor
|exclusive distributor
|local distributor
|regional distributor
|national distributor
|sole distributor
|distribution network
|distributor margins
|appoint a distributor
|work with a distributor
Visawe
wholesaler (Emphasizes selling in bulk to businesses.)
|
supplier (More general; does not necessarily imply a sales channel role.)
|
dealer (Often used for specific product types (e.g., cars, equipment).)
Vinyume
retailer (Sells directly to end customers rather than to other businesses.)
Mada
business
|sales
|trade
|logistics
Ufafanuzi
a company that sells products to stores or other companies
A person or company that supplies products to retailers or other businesses, often buying from manufacturers and selling in a particular region or market.
NOMINO
B2
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
a distributor of [leaflets/materials]; a distributor to [people/areas]
Volunteers acted as distributors of food and blankets after the storm.
Az önkéntesek a vihar után élelmiszert és takarókat osztottak szét.
The company hired distributors to hand out flyers near the station.
A cég terjesztőket fogadott fel, hogy szórólapokat osszanak a pályaudvar közelében.
The charity is the main distributor of clean water in the area.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
She is a distributor of free newspapers.
Ő ingyenes újságok terjesztője.
Kosa la kawaida:
Do not use distributor for a person who only sells to customers one by one; distributor suggests wide delivery or organized distribution.
Maana
person who hands things out
Miunganiko ya maneno
leaflet distributor
|newspaper distributor
|food distributor
|aid distributor
|water distributor
|vaccine distributor
|distributor trucks
|distribution point
|distributor staff
|licensed distributor
Visawe
provider (Focuses on supplying, not necessarily wide delivery.)
|
deliverer (Focuses on the act of delivery rather than the distribution system.)
Vinyume
collector (Takes things in rather than giving them out.)
Mada
daily_life
|work
|media
|public_services
Ufafanuzi
someone who gives out things to many people
A person or organization that gives out or delivers items or information to many people or places.
NOMINO
C1
BUSINESS
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
the distributor of [a film/show]; a distributor in [territory]
The distributor scheduled the film for a nationwide release in July.
A filmforgalmazó júliusra ütemezte a film országos bemutatóját.
They sold the European rights to a different distributor.
Az európai jogokat egy másik filmforgalmazónak adták el.
The director is still looking for a distributor for the documentary.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The film has a new distributor.
A filmnek új forgalmazója van.
Maana
company releasing films to venues
Miunganiko ya maneno
film distributor
|international distributor
|distribution rights
|theatrical distributor
|streaming distributor
|secure a distributor
|distribution deal
|domestic distributor
|release dates
|sales agent
Visawe
distribution company (Plain descriptive term; less industry shorthand.)
Vinyume
producer (Creates or finances the content rather than releasing it to audiences.)
Mada
business
|media
|film_tv
Ufafanuzi
a company that brings a film to cinemas or platforms
A company that markets and supplies a film or television program to cinemas, broadcasters, or streaming platforms.
NOMINO
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Muundo wa matumizi:
the distributor on/in [an engine]; replace the distributor
The mechanic said the distributor was worn and causing the engine to misfire.
A szerelő azt mondta, hogy a gyújtáselosztó elkopott, és emiatt kihagy a motor.
He replaced the distributor cap and the car started immediately.
Kicserélte az elosztófedelet, és az autó azonnal beindult.
On this model, the distributor sits near the back of the engine.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The distributor is part of the engine.
A gyújtáselosztó a motor része.
Kosa la kawaida:
In modern cars this part may not exist; many newer engines use electronic ignition without a distributor.
Maana
car part sending sparks to plugs
Miunganiko ya maneno
distributor cap
|distributor rotor
|distributor shaft
|ignition timing
|replace the distributor
|faulty distributor
|distributor housing
|spark plug wires
|set the timing
|engine misfire
Visawe
ignition distributor (More specific technical name; same device.)
Vinyume
electronic ignition (Modern system that replaces the mechanical distributor in many vehicles.)
Mada
transport
|machines
|automotive
|technology
Ufafanuzi
a car part that sends electricity to spark plugs
A part in older gasoline engines that routes high-voltage electricity from the ignition coil to the spark plugs in the correct firing order.
NOMINO
C1
TECHNICAL
5
elosztó
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
a distributor for [material/flow]; a distributor with [outlets/nozzles]
The irrigation distributor sends water to several rows at once.
Az öntözőelosztó egyszerre több sorba juttatja a vizet.
Engineers adjusted the air distributor to improve airflow across the room.
A mérnökök beállították a levegőelosztót, hogy javítsák a légáramlást a helyiségben.
A blockage in the distributor caused uneven delivery to the outlets.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The distributor sends water to different pipes.
Az elosztó különböző csövekbe juttatja a vizet.
Maana
device that spreads something evenly
Miunganiko ya maneno
water distributor
|air distributor
|power distributor
|fuel distributor
|fertilizer distributor
|distributor valve
|even distribution
|multiple outlets
|feed distributor
|manifold distributor
Visawe
manifold (Often a pipe system that splits flow; more specific in engineering.)
|
feeder (Emphasizes supplying material into a process.)
Vinyume
collector (Gathers flow from multiple points instead of splitting it.)
Mada
technology
|industry
|engineering
Ufafanuzi
a machine part that sends something to many places
A device or mechanism that apportions, spreads, or delivers something to multiple outlets or areas, often in a controlled way.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
distributor
IPA
GB/dɪstɹˈɪbjətɚ/
US/dɪstɹˈɪbjətɚ/
Silabi na mkazo
dis - trib - ut - or (silabi 4)
Stress on 2nd syllable (trib)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: distributor
- Plural: distributors
Familia ya neno
Forms
distributors
noun
Core family
distribute
verb B1
distribution
noun B1
Related words
redistribute
verb B2
redistribution
noun B2
Advanced or less common
distributive
adjective
distributorship
noun
Semi
authorized distributor
1/ˈɔθɚˌaɪzd dɪstɹˈɪbjətɚ/
fixed phrase
business
official approved seller and supplier
a distributor approved by the brand
Mifano
- Buy only from an authorized distributor to ensure the warranty is valid.
- The website lists every authorized distributor in your country.
- They became an authorized distributor after meeting the brand’s service requirements.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- This shop is an authorized distributor.
distributor agreement
1/dɪstɹˈɪbjətɚ əɡɹˈimənt/
fixed phrase
legal
contract for selling through distributors
a contract between a company and its distributor
Mifano
- They signed a distributor agreement covering the Middle East.
- The distributor agreement includes minimum annual sales targets.
- Their lawyer reviewed the distributor agreement before renewal.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- We signed a distributor agreement.
distributor cap
1/dɪstɹˈɪbjətɚ kˈæp/
fixed phrase
technical
cover on an ignition distributor
the cover on a car’s distributor
Mifano
- A cracked distributor cap can cause rough running in damp weather.
- He cleaned the contacts inside the distributor cap.
- The shop replaced the distributor cap and rotor.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The mechanic replaced the distributor cap.
distributor rotor
1/dɪstɹˈɪbjətɚ ɹˈoʊtɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
spinning arm inside a distributor
the spinning part inside the distributor
Mifano
- The distributor rotor was worn, so spark was weak at higher speeds.
- He replaced the distributor rotor during the tune-up.
- A loose rotor can cause intermittent misfires.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The distributor rotor turns inside the cap.
exclusive distributor
1/ɪksklˈusɪv dɪstɹˈɪbjətɚ/
fixed phrase
business
only distributor in an area
the only distributor allowed in a place
Mifano
- They were appointed exclusive distributor for the region.
- As an exclusive distributor, the company controls pricing in that market.
- The contract made her firm the exclusive distributor in Canada.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- They are the exclusive distributor in our city.
master distributor
1/mˈæstɚ dɪstɹˈɪbjətɚ/
fixed phrase
business
top-level distributor managing others
a main distributor that supplies other sellers
Mifano
- The brand uses a master distributor to manage smaller dealers across the region.
- As master distributor, the company sets training and service standards.
- They applied to become the master distributor for the new product line.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- A master distributor supplies other distributors.
sole distributor
1/sˈoʊl dɪstɹˈɪbjətɚ/
fixed phrase
business
single distributor for a product
the only distributor in a place
Mifano
- They are the sole distributor of the brand in the UK.
- The company claimed to be the sole distributor, but competitors disagreed.
- As sole distributor, it handles all imports and service.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- This company is the sole distributor here.