Definition & Bedeutung von "carrier"

Carrier

SUBSTANTIV

Überträger, Träger

a person or animal that carries a disease, without suffering from it themselves, and transmits to other people or animals

What is a "carrier"?

A carrier is a person or animal that has microorganisms in their body that can cause diseases but does not show symptoms of the disease. Despite not being sick, carriers can still spread the infection to others. This can happen with various diseases, such as typhoid fever or certain types of viral infections. Identifying carriers is important in controlling the spread of infectious diseases, and measures may include monitoring, isolation, or treatment to prevent transmission.

Example

Although he showed no symptoms, he was identified as a carrier of the virus, spreading it unknowingly to others.

Obwohl er keine Symptome zeigte, wurde er als Überträger des Virus identifiziert und verbreitete es unwissentlich an andere.

Some animals can act as carriers for diseases like rabies, posing a risk to humans and other animals.

Einige Tiere können als Überträger für Krankheiten wie Tollwut fungieren, was ein Risiko für Menschen und andere Tiere darstellt.

Postbote, Briefträger

a man who delivers the mail

Träger, Transporteur

someone whose employment involves carrying something

Flugzeugträger, Transporter

a massive military ship that has a broad flat deck for takeoffs and landings and also carries soldiers, equipment, etc. from one place to another

Transporter, Träger

a self-propelled wheeled vehicle designed specifically to carry something

Zeitungsausträger, Zeitungsjunge

a boy who delivers newspapers

Transporteur, Frachtführer

a person or firm in the business of transporting people or goods or messages

Träger, Übertragungsträger

a radio wave that can be modulated in order to transmit a signal

Trägersubstanz, Träger

an inactive substance that is a vehicle for a radioactive tracer of the same substance and that assists in its recovery after some chemical reaction

Träger, Gen-Träger

(genetics) an organism that possesses a recessive gene whose effect is masked by a dominant allele; the associated trait is not apparent but can be passed on to offspring

Träger, Trägersystem

a rack attached to a vehicle; for carrying luggage or skis or the like

Mobilfunkanbieter, Telekommunikationsanbieter

a telecommunications firm that provides a cellular or Internet service

What is a "carrier"?

A carrier is a company that provides cellular or Internet services to customers. They manage the infrastructure and networks that allow people to make phone calls, send texts, and access the Internet. Carriers offer different types of plans for mobile and broadband services, including data, voice, and text messaging options. They also ensure that customers can connect to the Internet or use mobile services wherever they go, often through a combination of local and global networks.

Example

Mobile carriers compete to offer the best coverage and data plans to consumers.

Fiber optic cables are used by carriers to transmit high-speed Internet and telephone signals.