multiplex

mul·ti·plex | \ ˈməl-tə-ˌpleks

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Definition of multiplex

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : many, multiple

2 : being or relating to a system of transmitting several messages or signals simultaneously on the same circuit or channel

multiplex

multiplexed; multiplexing; multiplexes

Definition of multiplex (Entry 2 of 3)

transitive verb

: to send (messages or signals) by a multiplex system

intransitive verb

: to multiplex messages or signals

multiplex

Definition of multiplex (Entry 3 of 3)

: a complex that houses several movie theaters

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Examples of multiplex in a Sentence

Adjective would sometimes experience multiplex moods in the course of a single day

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Mayor Bloomberg delivered his standard sermon about obesity, nutrition, and the multiplex horrors of sugary drinks. — Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, "The White Ghetto," 23 July 2019 Now picture her sporting tight white jeans and a black leather jacket, making her way carefully (in 4-inch platform sandals) through a garish and loud multiplex lobby with its cacophony of video-game arcades. — Vance Muse, Houston Chronicle, "Houston socialite Lynn Wyatt recalls her times hanging out with friend Elton John," 14 June 2019 But a detailed 1983 article about the decline of the drive-in, written by The Chronicle’s John Stanley, gave data and testimonials that suggested the multiplex theater was the largest culprit for failing drive-ins. — Peter Hartlaub, SFChronicle.com, "SF almost had a Sutro Drive-In in 1950, and more local outdoor movie history," 13 July 2018 Her two other children toddle beside her and Lavelle, her husband, headed for the welcoming chill of a multiplex matinee. — Simon Montlake, The Christian Science Monitor, "For three families, Tulsa experiment offers chance to grasp American dream," 3 July 2018 Are multiplex audiences too jaded to appreciate its bizarre, slow-building atmospheric tension? — Michael Phillips, chicagotribune.com, "Why is 'Hereditary' such a hit with critics — and an apparent flop with audiences?," 11 June 2018 The question is how relevant the ratings are in a world where the principal gatekeepers are not parents or multiplex workers but algorithms and passwords — where a different kind of code controls what can be seen by whom. — New York Times, "Dystopia, Apocalypse, Culture War: 2018 or 1968?," 17 May 2018 Harkins Theaters has replicated the large screen curtained experience in two multiplex locations. — azcentral, "Iconic Arizona businesses that are closed," 4 Nov. 2014 In multiplex terms, that's a trend toward individual movie purchases, not theater subscriber fees. — Steven Zeitchik, chicagotribune.com, "Why MoviePass' innovations could outlive the company," 11 May 2018 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Perturb-seq provides genomic scale and resolution, allowing both multiplexed intervention in a genome as well as analysis of non-natural configurations for the first time. — John Stuelpnagel, Fortune, "An Explosion of Knowledge: Multiplexed Interventional Genomics," 13 Jan. 2020 Why not cut out distributors completely by going straight to multiplex operators? — Brooks Barnes, New York Times, "With ‘Logan Lucky,’ Soderbergh Hopes to Change Film’s Business Model," 31 July 2017 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun By 2030, the wealth from your home, whether a share of a multiplex or a farmhouse on 40 acres, will reside in a local financial institution where participation gives you a vote in how profits made from your deposits are administered. — David D. Haynes, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "What should happen in Wisconsin in the next decade? Eight emerging leaders answer that question.," 3 Jan. 2020 The Jennifer Lopez comedy-drama has shown staying power at multiplexes with $98 million in a month. — Dave Mcnary, chicagotribune.com, "‘Joker’ remains box office ruler with $55 million," 13 Oct. 2019 Fandango gift card Virtually every multiplex accepts Fandago gift cards. — Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, "Easy last minute gift ideas for movie lovers," 22 Dec. 2019 Theme parks rule the multiplexes, and some of the rides are terrific — maybe even meaningful. — BostonGlobe.com, "In an interview with Empire magazine," 25 Oct. 2019 Versions of that refrain come up every year, but what used to be merely a gap between the multiplexes and limited releases has now become an abyss. — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, "The Best Movies of 2019," 4 Dec. 2019 The same cannot be said of today's cinema workers at massive multiplexes. — Kate Gibson, CBS News, "AMC Theatre workers press for holiday and overtime pay," 4 Dec. 2019 The site is currently the parking lot of the Regal Lloyd Center multiplex. — oregonlive, "Lender pulls plug on major Lloyd District redevelopment, demands $36 million," 4 Dec. 2019 When the Showcase site opened, multiplexes were just taking off in the state and region, replacing single-screen Main Street movie houses. — Jesse Leavenworth, courant.com, "Movie dates and the dawn of the blockbuster: East Hartford cineplex demolition triggers local memories," 9 Nov. 2019

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“Multiplex.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiplex. Accessed 25 January 2020.

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