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Technology and devices – English vocabulary

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57 English words with meanings: access, activate, artificial, automate, automatic pilot… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

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  1. access /'æksɛs/ (verb) — to get into or use
    Example: You need a password to access your email account.
    Synonyms: enter, reach, use
  2. activate /'æktɪveɪt/ (verb) — make start working
    Example: Press this button to activate the alarm system.
    Synonyms: start, trigger, enable
  3. artificial /,ɑ:tɪ'fɪʃəl/ (adjective) — made by people, not natural
    Example: The company uses artificial intelligence to improve customer service.
    Synonyms: man-made, synthetic, unnatural
  4. automate /'ɔ:təmeɪt/ (verb) — make work by itself
    Example: They plan to automate the production line to save time and costs.
    Synonyms: mechanize, computerize
  5. automatic pilot /,ɔ:tə'mætɪk 'paɪlət/ (noun) — a system that flies the plane without a pilot controlling it
    Example: The plane was flying on automatic pilot during the long flight.
    Synonyms: autopilot, self-steering mode, automatic control
  6. automatically /,ɔ:tə'mætɪkli/ (adverb) — by itself
    Example: The door locks automatically when you leave the house.
    Synonyms: mechanically, instinctively, spontaneously
  7. break down /breɪk daʊn/ (verb) — stop working or fail
    Example: My car broke down on the way to work.
    Synonyms: malfunction, collapse, fail
  8. compact /'kɒmpækt/ (adjective) — small and easy to carry
    Example: The camera is compact and easy to carry while traveling.
    Synonyms: small, portable, mini
  9. computerisation /kəm,pju:təraɪ'zeɪʃən/ (noun) — using computers
    Example: The computerisation of the office made work much faster and more efficient.
    Synonyms: automation, digitisation, technological integration
  10. computerised /'kəm'pju:təraɪzd/ (adjective) — done by computers
    Example: All the hospital records are now fully computerised for quick access.
    Synonyms: automated, digitized, mechanized
  11. connect /kə'nɛkt/ (verb) — to join or link together
    Example: Please connect your phone to the Wi-Fi network.
    Synonyms: link, join, attach
  12. control /kən'trəʊl/ (verb) — have power over
    Example: She tried to control her emotions during the meeting.
    Synonyms: manage, regulate, direct
  13. cutting-edge /,kʌtɪŋ 'ɛʤ/ (adjective) — new and advanced
    Example: The company develops cutting-edge medical devices for hospitals.
    Synonyms: state-of-the-art, advanced, innovative
  14. cyber /'saɪbə/ (adjective) — existing on a computer network
    Example: Cyber security is essential to protect sensitive information online.
    Synonyms: virtual, digital, online
  15. data /'deɪtə/ (noun) — information
    Example: The survey collected data from over a thousand participants.
    Synonyms: information, facts, statistics
  16. dated /'deɪtɪd/ (adjective) — no longer modern
    Example: That software looks quite dated compared to the new version.
    Synonyms: outdated, old-fashioned, obsolete
  17. design /dɪ'zaɪn/ (noun) — a plan for how something looks or works
    Example: She decided to design her own clothes for the fashion show.
    Synonyms: create, plan, draft
  18. device /dɪ'vaɪs/ (noun) — tools or machines used for a job
    Example: She used a small electronic device to measure her heart rate.
    Synonyms: gadget, instrument, tool
  19. digital /'dɪʤɪtl/ (adjective) — using computers or electronic data
    Example: She prefers to read digital books on her tablet.
    Synonyms: electronic, computerized, online
  20. discharge /'dɪstʃɑ:dʒ/ (verb) — to send out
    Example: Factories discharge waste into nearby rivers.
    Synonyms: release, emit, expel
  21. display /dɪs'pleɪ/ (verb) — to show on a screen
    Example: The monitor can display high-resolution images clearly.
    Synonyms: show, exhibit, present
  22. disposable /dɪ'spəʊzəbl/ (adjective) — used only one time
    Example: Please use disposable cups for the picnic.
    Synonyms: single-use, throwaway
  23. disrupt /dɪs'rʌpt/ (verb) — break or stop
    Example: The heavy rain disrupted the outdoor concert.
    Synonyms: disturb, interrupt, upset
  24. download /'daʊnləʊd/ (verb) — to copy data from the internet
    Example: I need to download the latest version of the app before using it.
    Synonyms: transfer, get, retrieve
  25. electric /ɪ'lektrɪk/ (adjective) — using or powered by electricity
    Example: The concert had an electric atmosphere that kept everyone excited.
    Synonyms: charged, thrilling, energetic
  26. electricity /ɪ,lek'trɪsɪti/ (noun) — electric power
    Example: We lost electricity during the storm.
    Synonyms: power, energy
  27. emit /ɪ'mɪt/ (verb) — to give off
    Example: The engine emits smoke when it starts.
    Synonyms: release, give off, send out
  28. engineering /,endʒɪ'nɪərɪŋ/ (noun) — the work of designing and building machines, structures or systems
    Example: He studied mechanical engineering at the university.
    Synonyms: technology, applied science
  29. function /'fʌŋkʃən/ (noun) — what something does
    Example: The main function of this button is to start the machine.
    Synonyms: purpose, role, duty
  30. functional /'fʌŋkʃənl/ (adj) — practical and useful; designed for a purpose
    Example: The design is simple yet highly functional.
    Synonyms: practical, useful, efficient

…and 27 more words in this set.

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