Multiplex
noun
A movie theater with several screens showing different films at the same time.
We went to the multiplex to see the new superhero movie.
Often appears as...
- go to the multiplex
- visit a multiplex
adjective
Having or involving several parts or elements.
Her new artwork includes multiple layers of complex ideas and symbols.
Often appears as...
- multiplex system
- multiplex structure
verb
To send several different signals or streams of data over a single signal path at the same time.
In telecommunications, multiplexing is used to transmit multiple telephone calls over a single line.
Often appears as...
- multiplex signals
- multiplex data
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Technical
noun
A structure of interconnected networks.
The university's computing system is a multiplex of interconnected networks.
Often appears as...
- multiplex of networks
- multiplex system
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Technical
noun
A movie theater with several screens showing different films at the same time.
We went to the multiplex to see the new superhero movie.
Often appears as...
- go to the multiplex
- visit a multiplex
adjective
Having or involving several parts or elements.
Her new artwork includes multiple layers of complex ideas and symbols.
Often appears as...
- multiplex system
- multiplex structure
verb
To send several different signals or streams of data over a single signal path at the same time.
In telecommunications, multiplexing is used to transmit multiple telephone calls over a single line.
Often appears as...
- multiplex signals
- multiplex data
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A structure of interconnected networks.
The university's computing system is a multiplex of interconnected networks.
Often appears as...
- multiplex of networks
- multiplex system
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Entertainment Venue
Refers to a large cinema with multiple screens, not just any theater.
The multiplex downtown has ten screens.
Pro Tip 2/3Modern Cinemas
Used for modern cinema complexes, not old or single-screen theaters.
Older theaters are giving way to large multiplexes.
Pro Tip 3/3Leisure Activity
Commonly associated with social or family outings.
Going to the multiplex is our favorite weekend activity.
Pro Tip 1/3Entertainment Venue
Refers to a large cinema with multiple screens, not just any theater.
The multiplex downtown has ten screens.
Pro Tip 2/3Modern Cinemas
Used for modern cinema complexes, not old or single-screen theaters.
Older theaters are giving way to large multiplexes.
Pro Tip 3/3Leisure Activity
Commonly associated with social or family outings.
Going to the multiplex is our favorite weekend activity.
Pro Tip 1/3Entertainment Venue
Refers to a large cinema with multiple screens, not just any theater.
The multiplex downtown has ten screens.
Pro Tip 2/3Modern Cinemas
Used for modern cinema complexes, not old or single-screen theaters.
Older theaters are giving way to large multiplexes.
Pro Tip 3/3Leisure Activity
Commonly associated with social or family outings.
Going to the multiplex is our favorite weekend activity.
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is for consumers like me and you. If we want to see more films by, for and about women, we have to support them. It may mean going to the independent theater chain instead of the multiplex. Or it might mean scrolling down a little further online
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Apache Youth Reclaim...
jump on the train jump on a subway jump on a light rail and go to the multiplex I think sometimes Native adults have said all native kids they're losing their culture to him really lost anything they just want access to goods
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The data behind...
is for consumers like me and you. If we want to see more films by, for and about women, we have to support them. It may mean going to the independent theater chain instead of the multiplex. Or it might mean scrolling down a little further online
Video examples
Apache Youth Reclaim...
jump on the train jump on a subway jump on a light rail and go to the multiplex I think sometimes Native adults have said all native kids they're losing their culture to him really lost anything they just want access to goods
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Himani Shivpuri
Indian Actress
Normally, people would spend thousands to watch a trashy film in a multiplex, but not shell out a few bucks to watch a play. But in bigger cities, we are more likely to find a bigger section of people who would want to watch a play.
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Priyamani
Indian Actress
When I'm in Hyderabad I love going to the multiplexes to watch movies or party with friends, but that's after I've grown to love this city. When I first came here I thought 'Aiyyo why in the world did I land here!
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Orson Welles
American Actor
Each multiplex has screens allocated to each studio. The screens need filling. Studios have to create product to fill their screen, and the amount of good product is limited.
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Rick Famuyiwa
Nigerian Director
It could be why it's getting harder and harder to get people into the cinemas and multiplexes, because we're just seeing a world that doesn't reflect reality.
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George Lucas
American Director
It was the money from 'Star Wars' and 'Jaws' that allowed the theaters to build their multiplexes, which allowed an opening up of screens.
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Boney Kapoor
Indian Producer
The taste of a multiplex audience in Amrawati is very different from the taste a multiplex audience in Nariman Point, Mumbai.
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Ram Gopal Varma
Indian Director
The shelf life of a specific film has decreased while the number of films required to fill multiplex cinemas has increased.
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David Tennant
Scottish Actor
The gritty indie films are a lot rarer than the films that aspire to fill multiplexes.
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Irrfan Khan
Indian Actor
Cinema is changing every week, and multiplex audiences are demanding every week.
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Akkineni Nagarjuna
Indian Actor
There should be a flexibility on ticket prices in multiplexes.
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Himani Shivpuri
Indian Actress
Normally, people would spend thousands to watch a trashy film in a multiplex, but not shell out a few bucks to watch a play. But in bigger cities, we are more likely to find a bigger section of people who would want to watch a play.
Quote examples
Priyamani
Indian Actress
When I'm in Hyderabad I love going to the multiplexes to watch movies or party with friends, but that's after I've grown to love this city. When I first came here I thought 'Aiyyo why in the world did I land here!
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Orson Welles
American Actor
Each multiplex has screens allocated to each studio. The screens need filling. Studios have to create product to fill their screen, and the amount of good product is limited.
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Rick Famuyiwa
Nigerian Director
It could be why it's getting harder and harder to get people into the cinemas and multiplexes, because we're just seeing a world that doesn't reflect reality.
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George Lucas
American Director
It was the money from 'Star Wars' and 'Jaws' that allowed the theaters to build their multiplexes, which allowed an opening up of screens.
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Boney Kapoor
Indian Producer
The taste of a multiplex audience in Amrawati is very different from the taste a multiplex audience in Nariman Point, Mumbai.
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Ram Gopal Varma
Indian Director
The shelf life of a specific film has decreased while the number of films required to fill multiplex cinemas has increased.
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David Tennant
Scottish Actor
The gritty indie films are a lot rarer than the films that aspire to fill multiplexes.
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Irrfan Khan
Indian Actor
Cinema is changing every week, and multiplex audiences are demanding every week.
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Akkineni Nagarjuna
Indian Actor
There should be a flexibility on ticket prices in multiplexes.
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