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multiplexes

/ˈmʌltɪˌplɛksɪz/

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noun

A building or a place where several activities occur in multiple units concurrently or different times.

Examples :

"My town has two multiplexes: one shows movies, and the other has bowling lanes, an arcade, and a restaurant. "

building entertainment architecture place

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noun

(by extension) A large cinema complex comprising many (typically more than five, and often over ten) movie theatres or houses.

Examples :

"On Friday nights, my family often goes to one of the large multiplexes in town to see a new movie. "

entertainment building media

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noun

Throwing motion where more than one ball is thrown with one hand at the same time.

Examples :

"The juggler amazed the audience with his complex multiplexes, throwing three balls high into the air from a single hand. "

sport entertainment action

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verb

To interleave several activities.

Examples :

"To save time, the technician multiplexes the data streams from several sensors before sending them to the main computer. "

technology computing communication electronics

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verb

To combine several signals into one.

Examples :

"The television station multiplexes several audio channels onto a single broadcast signal so viewers can choose different languages. "

signal electronics technology communication

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verb

To convert (a cinema business) into a large complex, or multiplex.

Examples :

"The small, single-screen movie theater struggled until new owners decided to multiplex it, adding several more screens and attracting more customers. "

entertainment business media building

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verb

(juggling) To make a multiplex throw.

Examples :

"The magician expertly multiplexed three flaming torches, keeping them all aloft in the air at the same time. "

entertainment sport action