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phone
phone
noun
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an electronic device used to talk to a person who is at a different location

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I picked up the phone and dialed my friend's number.
She always carries her phone with her for quick communication.
technology
technology
noun
t
t
e
ɛ
ch
k
n
n
o
ɑ
l
l
o
ə
g
ʤ
y
i

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry

screen
screen
noun
s
s
c
k
r
r
ee
i:
n
n

the flat panel on a television, computer, etc. on which images and information are displayed

What is a "screen"?

A screen is the flat surface on a device, such as a television, computer, or smartphone, where images, videos, and text are displayed. It uses light or pixels to create pictures that users can see. Screens come in different sizes and types and can be used for a variety of purposes, including entertainment, communication, and work. The quality of a screen is often determined by its resolution, brightness, and color accuracy, all of which affect how clear and vibrant the images or videos appear.

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keypad
keypad
noun
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k
e
y
i
p
p
a
æ
d
d

a group of numbered buttons on a surface used for operating a TV, phone, computer, etc.

keyboard
keyboard
noun
k
k
e
i:
y
b
b
oa
ɔ:
r
r
d
d

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

password
password
noun
p
p
a
æ
ss
s
w
w
o
ɜ
r
r
d
d

a secret group of letters or numbers that allows access to a computer system or service

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passcode
passcode
noun
p
p
a
æ
ss
s
c
k
o
d
d
e

a specific group of letters, numbers, etc. that one needs to enter in order to access a computer or smartphone

contact
noun
c
k
o
ɑ
n
n
t
t
a
æ
c
k
t
t

a connection point or interface that allows the flow of electricity between two components or devices

setting
noun
s
s
e
ɛ
tt
t
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g

the context or surroundings in which an event, action, or story occurs, influencing its atmosphere and meaning

broadband
broadband
noun
b
b
r
r
oa
ɔ
d
d
b
b
a
æ
n
n
d
d

a system of Internet connection that allows users to share information simultaneously

What is "broadband"?

Broadband is a high-speed Internet connection that provides fast and continuous access to the Internet. It can carry large amounts of data simultaneously, allowing for activities like streaming videos, browsing websites, and downloading files without interruptions. Broadband is available through different technologies, including fiber-optic cables, cable, and wireless connections. It offers much faster speeds compared to older Internet connections, like dial-up, and is essential for modern digital services, providing reliable Internet access for homes, businesses, and other users.

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
noun
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/ˈwaɪˌfaɪ/

the technology that allows computers, cell phones, etc. to access the Internet or exchange data wirelessly

to update
Verb
u
ə
p
p
d
d
a
t
t
e

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

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transitive
pop-up
noun
uk flag
/pˈɑːpˈʌp/

a window that appears suddenly on top of the current screen, often used to display advertising or notifications

coverage
noun
c
k
o
ə
v
v
e
ɜ
r
r
a
ə
g
ʤ
e

the extent or degree to which something is covered or included

signal
noun
s
s
i
ɪ
g
g
n
n
a
ə
l
l

a series of electrical or radio waves carrying data to a radio, television station, or mobile phone

What is "signal"?

A signal refers to a series of electromagnetic waves used to carry data from one device to another, such as from a radio station to a receiver, or from a mobile phone to a cell tower. These signals can carry various types of information, such as voice, music, or video, and are transmitted through the air or via cables. The quality of a signal affects how well the data is received and understood, with stronger signals providing clearer communication.

to download
to download
Verb
d
d
o
a
w
ʊ
n
n
l
l
oa
d
d

to add data to a computer from the Internet or another computer

upload

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transitive
to stream
to stream
Verb
s
s
t
t
r
r
ea
i
m
m

to play audio or video material from the Internet without needing to download the whole file on one's device

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transitive
to scroll
to scroll
Verb
s
s
c
k
r
r
o
ll
l

to move what is being displayed on a computer or smartphone screen up or down to see different parts of it

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intransitive
to swipe
to swipe
Verb
s
s
w
w
i
p
p
e

to hit or strike something with a sweeping motion

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intransitive
to hang up
to hang up
Verb
uk flag
/hˈæŋ ˈʌp/

to end a phone call by breaking the connection

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intransitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
hang
phrase's particle
up
to top up
Verb
uk flag
/tˈɑːp ˈʌp/

to add credit or money to a prepaid phone account to enable continued use of its services

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transitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
top
phrase's particle
up
to put through
to put through
Verb
uk flag
/pˌʊt θɹˈuː/

to connect a caller to the person to whom they want to speak

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ditransitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
put
phrase's particle
through
to get through to
Verb
uk flag
/ɡɛt θɹˈuː tuː/

to successfully communicate a message or idea to someone in a way that they understand or accept it

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Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
get
phrase's particle
through to
to switch off
to switch off
Verb
uk flag
/ˈswɪʧ ˈɔf/

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

switch on

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transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
switch
phrase's particle
off
to unplug
to unplug
Verb
u
ə
n
n
p
p
l
l
u
ə
g
g

to disconnect an electronic device from an electricity source

plug in
to obsess
to obsess
Verb
o
ə
b
b
s
s
e
ɛ
ss
s

to think about something or someone all the time, in a way that makes one unable to think about other things

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intransitive
addicted
addicted
Adjective
a
ə
dd
d
i
ɪ
c
k
t
t
e
ɪ
d
d

physically or mentally dependent on a substance, behavior, or activity

unaddicted
hooked
Adjective
h
h
oo
ʊ
k
k
e
d
t

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

mad
mad
Adjective
m
m
a
æ
d
d

feeling very angry or displeased

dependent
Adjective
d
d
e
ɪ
p
p
e
ɛ
n
n
d
d
e
ə
n
n
t
t

determined by or needing something else

fed up
fed up
Adjective
uk flag
/fˈɛd ˈʌp/

feeling tired, annoyed, or frustrated with a situation or person

sick
Adjective
s
s
i
ɪ
ck
k

mentally or emotionally disturbed or unhealthy

aware
Adjective
a
ə
w
w
a
ɛ
r
r
e

having an understanding or perception of something, often through careful thought or sensitivity

unaware
keen
keen
Adjective
k
k
ee
i
n
n

having the ability to learn or understand quickly

unsuitable
Adjective
u
ə
n
n
s
s
ui
u
t
t
a
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e

not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation

suspicious
Adjective
s
s
u
ə
s
s
p
p
i
ɪ
c
ʃ
iou
ə
s
s

doubtful about the honesty of what someone has done and having no trust in them

dissatisfied
dissatisfied
Adjective
d
d
i
ɪ
ss
s
a
æ
t
t
i
ə
s
s
f
f
ie
d
d

not pleased or happy with something, because it is not as good as one expected

accustomed
Adjective
a
ə
cc
k
u
ə
s
s
t
t
o
ə
m
m
e
d
d

familiar with something, often through repeated experience or exposure

attached
attached
Adjective
a
ə
tt
t
a
æ
ch
ʧ
e
d
t

physically connected or joined to something

touchscreen
touchscreen
noun
t
t
ou
ʌ
ch
ʧ
s
s
c
k
r
r
ee
i:
n
n

a display by which the user can interact with a computer, smartphone, etc. by touching its surface

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

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