Surge Protector (Noun)
Meaning
Electrical device inserted in a power line to protect equipment from sudden fluctuations in current.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A surge protector was installed in the office to prevent damage to the computers and other equipment from power surges.
- She plugged her laptop into a surge protector to safeguard it against power spikes.
- The company recommended using a surge protector to protect their expensive medical equipment from electrical fluctuations.
- To protect his home entertainment system, he connected it to a surge protector that would absorb any excessive voltage.
- The data center used a high-end surge protector to shield their servers from electrical disturbances and ensure 24/7 uptime.