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English File - Intermediate - Lesson 9B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 9B in the English File Intermediate coursebook, such as "adaptor", "plug", "cable", etc.

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English File - Intermediate
adaptor
[noun]

a device used to connect two pieces of equipment that do not connect to each other on their own

Ex: After searching for hours , I finally found the adaptor to connect my gaming console to the vintage television set .
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charger
[noun]

a device that can refill a battery with electrical energy

Ex: He plugged his tablet into charger before going to bed , so it would be fully charged by morning .
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keyboard
[noun]

a series of keys on a board or touchscreen that we can press or tap to type on a computer, typewriter, smartphone, etc.

Ex: The keyboard connected to the computer seamlessly .
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a small device used for storing or transferring data between electronic devices

Ex: My computer would n't recognize memory stick at first , but then it worked perfectly .
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mouse
[noun]

a small, handheld device that we move across a flat surface to move the cursor on a computer screen

Ex: The touchpad on a laptop serves the same function as an mouse.
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plug
[noun]

an device consisted of two or three metal pins that can connect a piece of electrical equipment to a power supply when fitted into the holes of an electric outlet

Ex: They unplugged the device by carefully pulling out plug from the wall .
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printer
[noun]

a machine, particularly one connected to a computer, that prints text or pictures onto paper

Ex: The school 's computer lab has printers for student use .
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a small device that lets you control electrical or electronic devices like TVs from a distance

Ex: The remote control makes it convenient to operate electronic devices from a distance.
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router
[noun]

an electronic device that connects computer networks and sends data between networks

Ex: The officerouter was upgraded to handle higher traffic .
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socket
[noun]

a place where we can plug in devices to connect them to the electricity

Ex: The lamp was n't working because the plug was n't securely in socket.
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speaker
[noun]

equipment that transforms electrical signals into sound, loud enough for public announcements, playing music, etc.

Ex: speakers can enhance the listening experience , revealing details in music that cheaper models might miss .
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switch
[noun]

something such as a button or key that turns a machine, lamp, etc. on or off

Ex: switch on the blender had multiple settings for different blending speeds .
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USB
[noun]

the technology or system for connecting other devices to a computer

Ex: USB hub provides additional ports for connecting multiple peripherals to the computer .
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cable
[noun]

a group of wires bundled together for transmitting electricity that is protected within a rubber case

Ex: The technician checked cable connections to troubleshoot the electrical issue .
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to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

Ex: switched off the radio because she did n't like the song .
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to delete
[Verb]

to remove a piece of data from a computer or smartphone

Ex: He delete the unnecessary apps to make room for the update .
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to update
[Verb]

to make something more useful or modern by adding the most recent information to it, improving its faults, or making new features available for it

Ex: The article updated to include new research findings .
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to turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.

Ex: The soup was n't heating up fast enough , so turned up the stove .
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to add a piece of software to a computer system

Ex: The technician install specialized accounting software to streamline financial processes .
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to unplug
[Verb]

to disconnect an electronic device from an electricity source

Ex: The technician advised us unplug the refrigerator for a few hours to allow it to defrost properly .
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to set
[Verb]

to adjust something to be in a suitable or desired condition for a specific purpose or use

Ex: He set the radio volume to low.
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to turn a switch on a device so that it makes less sound, heat, etc.

Ex: Yesterday , turned down the air conditioner as it was getting chilly .
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to connect something to an electrical port

Ex: The laptop battery was running low, so she had to plug it in to continue working.
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to make something start working usually by flipping a switch

Ex: switch on the heating system when winter begins .
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