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Face2face - Upper-intermediate - Unit 7 - 7D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - 7D in the Face2Face Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "predictive", "answerphone", "cut off", etc.

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Face2face - Upper-intermediate
contract
contract
[noun]

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

Ex: The contract with the client includes deadlines for completing the project milestones .
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pay as you go

a payment system in which one is only able to use a service up to the amount that they have paid for, and payment must be made in advance of using the service

Ex: He decided to use a pay as you go system for his gym membership to ensure he only paid for the days he actually used the facilities.
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to run out

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

Ex: They run out of ideas and decided to take a break.
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credit
credit
[noun]

the ability to obtain goods, services, or funds based on trust, allowing payment to be deferred

Ex: Credit allowed them to furnish the apartment before receiving their paycheck.
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network
network
[noun]

a system of intersecting lines or channels that form a web-like structure

Ex: The network of bike paths makes it easy for cyclists to navigate through urban areas .
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to cut off

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

Ex: She was just starting to speak when the call was cut off.
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reception
reception
[noun]

the quality or the act of receiving radio, television or cellphone signals

Ex: The radio station has great reception in this part of the country .
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ringtone
ringtone
[noun]

a sound or melody that plays on a mobile phone to alert the owner of an incoming call

Ex: I need to change my ringtone because I ’m tired of the default one .
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voicemail
voicemail
[noun]

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

Ex: She set up her voicemail greeting with a professional message.
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answerphone

a machine that can automatically answer calls or record messages left by others when connected to one's telephone

Ex: I tried calling , but the answerphone picked up every time .
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payphone
payphone
[noun]

a telephone in a public place that one needs to pay for, mostly by prepaid cards

Ex: He used the payphone outside the convenience store to call his friend and arrange a meeting spot .
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smartphone

a portable device that combines the functions of a cell phone and a computer, such as browsing the Internet, using apps, making calls, etc.

Ex: He could n't imagine a day without using his smartphone for work and leisure .
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predictive
predictive
[Adjective]

(computing) relating to a technology that helps one type more quickly by finishing their words based on a few first letters

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feature
feature
[noun]

a specific function or capability of a device or software

Ex: The software update introduced a feature that allows users to save files in multiple formats .
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touchscreen

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

Ex: The touchscreen allows for quick and intuitive control .
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