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Technology and computers – English vocabulary

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26 English words with meanings: anti-virus software, application (computer), back up sth, backup, browse… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI…

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  1. anti-virus software /,ænti'vaɪrəs 'sɔ:ftwer/ (noun) — software that finds and removes harmful computer programs
    Example: My computer has anti-virus software installed.
    Synonyms: antivirus program, security software, malware scanner
  2. application (computer) /,æplɪ'keɪʃən/ (noun) — a computer program designed for a specific task
    Example: I opened the application to edit photos.
    Synonyms: app, program, software
  3. back up sth /bæk ʌp/ (phrase) — to make a copy of data so it is not lost
    Example: Remember to back up your files.
    Synonyms: save, duplicate, copy
  4. backup /'bækʌp/ (noun) — a copy kept so data can be restored if needed
    Example: Keep a backup of your photos.
    Synonyms: copy, duplicate, reserve copy
  5. browse /braʊz/ (verb) — to look through websites or pages without searching for one thing
    Example: I like to browse websites in the evening.
    Synonyms: look through, surf
  6. browser /'braʊzər/ (noun) — a program used to view websites on the internet
    Example: Open the browser to visit the website.
    Synonyms: web browser, internet browser
  7. CD player /,si:'di: 'pleɪər/ (noun) — a machine that plays music from compact discs
    Example: The CD player is on the table.
    Synonyms: disc player, compact disc player
  8. click on (a link) /klɪk ɑ:n/ (phrase) — to press a link with a mouse or finger
    Example: Click on the link to open the page.
    Synonyms: tap, select
  9. connect /kə'nekt/ (verb) — to join two things so they work together
    Example: Use the cable to connect the printer to the computer.
    Synonyms: join, link
  10. copy /'kɒpi/ (verb) — to make an exact duplicate of something
    Example: Please copy the file to the folder.
    Synonyms: duplicate, reproduce, replicate
  11. crash [computer] /kræʃ/ (verb) — to stop working suddenly because of a serious error
    Example: The computer crashed during the update.
    Synonyms: freeze, fail, break down
  12. create /kri'eɪt/ (verb) — To make something new or bring something into existence.
    Example: They created a new app.
    Synonyms: make, produce, build
  13. cut [computer] v /kʌt/ (verb) — to remove selected text or files and keep them for pasting elsewhere
    Example: Cut the text and paste it into the email.
    Synonyms: remove, snip, delete
  14. delete /dɪ'li:t/ (verb) — to remove something from a computer or device
    Example: You can delete the old file.
    Synonyms: remove, erase
  15. do an Internet search /du: ən 'ɪntərnet sɝ:tʃ/ (phrase) — to search the internet for information
    Example: I did an Internet search for cheap flights.
    Synonyms: search online, look up
  16. document /'dɒkjʊmənt/ (noun) — a file with written or printed information
    Example: I saved the document on my laptop.
    Synonyms: file, record, paper
  17. double-click /,dʌbəl 'klɪk/ (verb) — to press a mouse button twice quickly
    Example: Double-click the icon to open it.
    Synonyms: double tap, click twice
  18. download /,daʊn'loʊd/ (verb) — to save a file from the internet onto your device
    Example: Download the app to your phone.
    Synonyms: save, transfer
  19. enter (a password) /'entər/ (verb) — to type a secret word or code to get access
    Example: Enter your password to log in.
    Synonyms: type in, input, key in
  20. file (computer) /faɪl/ (noun) — a named set of data saved on a computer
    Example: Save the file in a new folder.
    Synonyms: document, data file
  21. file menu /faɪl 'menju:/ (noun) — a menu with commands for working with files
    Example: Choose File menu to open the document.
    Synonyms: file options, file commands
  22. files /faɪlz/ (noun) — papers or computer records kept together for later use
    Example: The files are in the top drawer.
    Synonyms: documents, records, papers
  23. go off [electricity] /ɡoʊ ɒf/ (verb) — to stop working because the power stops
    Example: The lights went off.
    Synonyms: stop working, lose power
  24. go online /ɡoʊ 'ɑn,laɪn/ (phrase) — to start using the internet
    Example: I go online after dinner.
    Synonyms: connect to the internet, log on, access the internet
  25. go out [stop working] /ɡoʊ/ (phrase) — to stop working or operating
    Example: The lights went out during the storm.
    Synonyms: stop working, fail, shut down
  26. hard drive/disk /hɑ:rd draɪv/ (noun) — a device that stores data on a computer
    Example: The hard drive stores all my photos.
    Synonyms: disk, storage drive

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