Solutions - Intermediate - Unit 8 - 8A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8A in the Solutions Intermediate coursebook, such as "recharge", "signal", "credit", etc.

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Solutions - Intermediate
to enter [verb]

to make a record of something or set it down in a permanent form, often in writing or a formal system

Ex: The accountant diligently entered the financial transactions into the ledger for accurate record-keeping .
number [noun]

a specific series of digits used to call a particular telephone or contact a particular service

Ex: The number for the customer service hotline is listed on the website .
to put [verb]

to bring someone or something into a particular state or condition

Ex: The bad weather put her in a gloomy mood .
phone [noun]

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

Ex: The ringing of the phone interrupted the meeting .
silence [noun]

the absence of sound or noise, often creating a peaceful or uncomfortable atmosphere

Ex: The forest was enveloped in a calming silence , broken only by the occasional bird call .

to refill an electronic device with energy

Ex: They recharge the batteries in their camera before the trip .
to lose [verb]

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

Ex: She began to lose interest in the project as it became more complicated .
signal [noun]

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

Ex: The radio picked up a weak signal from a distant station , resulting in static-filled audio .

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

Ex: Apologies , I got distracted and was n't listening closely .

a system that allows callers to leave recorded messages for someone who is unable to answer their phone

Ex: He forgot to check his voicemail and missed an important update .
to leave [verb]

to make something be seen, heard, or noticed by delivering, writing or recording something

Ex: Leave a message on his voicemail explaining the situation .
message [noun]

a written or spoken piece of information or communication sent to or left for another person

Ex: I received a message on social media inviting me to a gathering .

to prevent someone or something from being able to perform a specific action or function

Ex: In emergencies , authorities may disable certain functions of electronic devices .

to give someone or something the means or ability to do something

Ex: Financial assistance can enable students to pursue higher education .

the ability to access and use mobile data services while connected to a different cellular network outside of one's home network

Ex: Data roaming can be quite expensive if you ’re traveling internationally .
to save [verb]

to put a copy of the desired digital file in a location

Ex: She decided to save the spreadsheet on her desktop for easy access .
to add [verb]

used to introduce new information, particularly in order to support what one previously said

Ex: She explained the rules and added that they must follow them carefully .
contact [noun]

a means of communication between different groups or individuals

list [noun]

a series of written or printed names or items, typically one below the other

Ex: The library had a list of recommended books for summer reading .

a piece of equipment that makes sounds louder, used for playing music, etc.

Ex: The loudspeaker at the airport announced the boarding information .

to use the available supply of something, leaving too little or none

Ex:
credit [noun]

a system where a customer is given access to goods or services with the promise of paying later, often after an advance payment or agreement

Ex: The service provider granted him credit , allowing him to use the service before paying fully .

to contact someone when the first attempt to communicate was missed or was unsuccessful

Ex:

to have trouble talking or seeing clearly because of a weak or unstable signal

Ex: The airplane 's altitude caused the Wi-Fi signal to break up .

to end a phone call while the other person is still on the line

Ex: Mike realized he dialed the wrong number , so he quickly cut off the call to avoid any awkwardness .

to end a phone call by breaking the connection

Ex: Do n't forget to hang up the phone after our conversation .

to contact someone again later to provide a response or reply, often after taking time to consider or research the matter

Ex: I 'll get back to you with the results of the analysis as soon as it 's completed .