Solutions - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 5 - 5D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - 5D in the Solutions Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "operate", "button", "press", etc.

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[noun]

a small area or part of a machine or electronic device, which when pressed starts working

Ex: She touched the button on the phone screen to answer the call .

[noun]

the thing we move to enter, exit, or access a place such as a vehicle, building, room, etc.

Ex: She knocked on the door and waited for someone to answer .

[noun]

all the rooms of a building that are on the same level

Ex: The top floor of the skyscraper was reserved for executive offices and conference rooms , accessible via private elevators .

[noun]

a box-like device that goes up and down and is used to get to the different floors of a building

Ex: The office building had a new , high-speed lift installed last week .

[Verb]

to move something like a window or door into a position that people or things cannot pass through

Ex: It 's time to close the garage door ; we do n't want any intruders getting in .

[Verb]

to function in a specific way

Ex: While the repairs were ongoing , the backup generator was operating to provide electricity .

[Verb]

to move something like a window or door into a position that people, things, etc. can pass through or use

Ex: Could you open the window ?

[Verb]

to apply force to something, typically with a hand or finger, in order to operate or activate a mechanical or electronic device

Ex: Press the red emergency stop button if something goes wrong.

Solutions - Pre-Intermediate