Resister: meaning, definitions and examples

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resister

[ rɪˈzɪstər ]

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electronic

A device that opposes the flow of electric current, used to control the amount of current in a circuit.

Synonyms

impedance, resistance

Examples of usage

The resistor in this circuit is preventing the flow of too much current.
We need to replace the old resistor with a new one.

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politics

A person who actively opposes or fights against an established authority, government, or regime.

Synonyms

dissident, rebel

Examples of usage

The group of resisters organized protests against the oppressive regime.
She was known as a fearless resister of injustice.

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general

One who resists or withstands something.

Synonyms

defender, opposer

Examples of usage

She was a resister of change and preferred to stick to tradition.
The resister of temptation managed to stay true to his values.

Translations

Translations of the word "resister" in other languages:

🇵🇹 registrar

🇮🇳 पंजीकरण करना

🇩🇪 registrieren

🇮🇩 mendaftar

🇺🇦 зареєструвати

🇵🇱 zarejestrować

🇯🇵 登録する (とうろくする)

🇫🇷 enregistrer

🇪🇸 registrar

🇹🇷 kaydolmak

🇰🇷 등록하다 (deungloghada)

🇸🇦 تسجيل (tasjil)

🇨🇿 registrovat

🇸🇰 registrovať

🇨🇳 注册 (zhùcè)

🇸🇮 registrirati

🇮🇸 skrá

🇰🇿 тіркеу

🇬🇪 რეგისტრაცია (registratsia)

🇦🇿 qeydiyyatdan keçmək

🇲🇽 registrar

Word origin

The word 'resister' originates from the Latin word 'resistere', meaning 'to withstand'. The term has been used in various contexts throughout history, from physics and electronics to politics and social movements. The concept of resistance, whether in the form of a device in a circuit or a person standing up against authority, has been a recurring theme in human history.