Replektor (en. Reflector)

re-plek-tor

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An object used to reflect light or other forms of energy.
The reflector is placed behind the light to enhance the brightness.
Ang replektor ay inilalagay sa likod ng ilaw upang mas mapalakas ang liwanag.
An element in optical devices that changes the direction of light.
In a telescope, the reflector is essential to capture images from distant stars.
Sa teleskopyo, ang replektor ay mahalaga upang makuha ang mga imahe mula sa malalayong bituin.
A part of some vehicles that improves visibility by reflecting light.
The reflectors on the side of the vehicle help to see it in the dark.
Ang mga replektor sa gilid ng sasakyan ay tumutulong upang makita ito sa dilim.

Etymology

English

Common Phrases and Expressions

light reflector
A device used to improve the light coming from a source.
replektor ng ilaw
road reflector
Reflectors used to mark roads and indicate boundaries at night.
replektor sa daan

Related Words

reflective
A type of reflector used in optical instruments.
replekta

Slang Meanings

A person who just echoes what is said without being true.
He’s just like a replektor, always there but contributes nothing.
Parang replektor na lang siya, laging nandiyan pero walang naiaambag.
Someone who just repeats or copies others.
Let’s all be replektors of ideas, but let’s not just imitate.
Sama-sama tayong mag-replektor ng mga ideya, pero huwag nang gayahin.
A person who always follows what others say.
That friend of mine is just a replektor in the group, doesn’t know how to think.
Ang kaibigan kong 'yan, replektor lang sa grupo, hindi marunong mag-isip.