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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button [noun]

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

Ex: She pushed the red button to start the machine .

door [noun]

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

Ex: He locked the door before leaving the house .

floor [noun]

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

Ex: The basement floor served as storage space for equipment and supplies , with access to the building 's utility systems .

lift [noun]

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

Ex: The lift was out of order , so they had to use the stairs .

to close [verb]

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

Ex: It 's time to leave , so please close your laptop and gather your belongings .

to operate [verb]

to function in a specific way

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to open [verb]

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

Ex: She opened the door and welcomed her guests inside .

to press [verb]

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

Ex: The mechanic pressed the lever to lift the car .