resister

[rɪˈzɪstər]

resister Definition

• 1. a person who resists something or someone
• 2. an electrical component that restricts the flow of electric current

Using resister: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "resister" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She was a resister of the new policy.

• Example

  The resisters were arrested by the police.

• Example

  The resistor in this circuit is used to control the current.

resister Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for resister

• opposer
• dissenter
• rebel
• protester
• obstructor
• impediment
• rheostat
• potentiometer

Antonyms for resister

• supporter
• follower
• conformist
• facilitator

Phrases with resister

• resistor color code

  a system of marking the values of resistors with colored bands

  Example

  The resistor color code helps identify the value of a resistor.

• variable resistor

  an electrical component whose resistance can be adjusted manually or electronically

  Example

  A variable resistor is used to control the volume of a speaker.

• pull-up resistor

  a resistor connected between a signal and a positive voltage source to ensure that the signal is at a high level when no other active device is connected

  Example

  A pull-up resistor is used in digital circuits to ensure that the input signal is at a high level when the switch is open.

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Summary: resister in Brief

A 'resister' [rɪˈzɪstər] can refer to a person who opposes or rebels against something or someone, or an electrical component that restricts the flow of electric current. Examples of usage include 'She was a resister of the new policy,' and 'The resistor in this circuit is used to control the current.' Phrases like 'resistor color code' and 'variable resistor' denote specific types of resistors.