to catch up
[verb]
to reach the same level or status as someone or something else, especially after falling behind
Ex:
Insight - Intermediate - Unit 9 - 9A
Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - 9A in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "open up", "consequently", "pick on", etc.
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to open up
[verb]
to share or express one's personal thoughts, emotions, or experiences with someone else
Ex:
to get over
[verb]
to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness
Ex:
The
therapy
sessions
helped
her
get over
the
trauma
from
the
accident
.
to make up
[verb]
to become friends with someone once more after ending a quarrel with them
Ex:
They
're
trying
to
make up
with
their
parents
after
their
fight
.
to pick on
[verb]
to keep treating someone unfairly or making unfair remarks about them
Ex:
She
felt like
her
colleagues
always
picked on
her
for
her
unique
fashion
sense
.
to break down
[verb]
to lose control and start crying
Ex:
After
the
intense
situation
,
he
broke down
and
could
n't
stop
crying
.
to stick up for
[verb]
to show strong support for a person or thing when they are faced with danger or criticism
Ex:
He
bravely
stuck up for
his
beliefs
,
even
when
his
opinions
were
met with
opposition
and
criticism
.
to [hit] it off
[phrase]
to quickly develop a positive connection with someone
Ex:
They
are
hitting
it
off
and
seem
to
be
enjoying
each other
's
company
.
to run into
[verb]
to meet someone by chance and unexpectedly
Ex:
She
often
runs into
her
neighbors
while
walking
her
dog
in
the
park
.
actually
[adverb]
used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation
Ex:
She
claimed
to
have
visited
many
countries
,
and
actually
,
she
's
been
to
every
continent
.
in fact
[adverb]
used to introduce a statement that provides additional information or emphasizes the truth or reality of a situation
Ex:
She
was
confident
about
the
facts
,
and
in fact
,
her
research
was
comprehensive
and
accurate
.
sympathetic
[adjective]
showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good
Ex:
The
doctor
was
sympathetic
to
the
patient
's
concerns
about
the
upcoming
surgery
.
friendly
[adjective]
(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people
Ex:
She
's
very
friendly
,
always
greeting
people
with
a
warm
hello
.
latest
[adjective]
occurred, created, or updated most recently in time
Ex:
The
scientist
presented
findings
from
their
latest
research project
.
last
[adjective]
immediately preceding the present time
Ex:
We
had
a
team
meeting
last
Friday
to
discuss
our
goals
.
consequently
[adverb]
used to indicate a logical result or effect
Ex:
The
team
neglected
to
conduct
thorough
testing
,
and
consequently
,
several
critical
errors
emerged
in
the
final
product
.
consistently
[adverb]
in a way that is always the same
Ex:
The
company
has
consistently
met
its
quarterly
targets
.
eventually
[adverb]
after or at the end of a series of events or an extended period
Ex:
They
faced
many
obstacles
,
but
eventually
,
they
overcame
all
difficulties
and
reached
their
goal
.
possibly
[adverb]
used to express that something might happen or be true
Ex:
She
could
possibly
attend
the
event
,
depending on
her
schedule
.
to attach
[verb]
to physically connect or fasten something to another thing
Ex:
While
the
team
was
working
,
they
were
attaching
labels
to
the
products
.
to click
[verb]
to select an item or function from a computer screen, etc. using a mouse or touchpad
Ex:
If
you
want
to
copy
text
,
click
and
hold
the
left
mouse button
.
to delete
[verb]
to remove a piece of data from a computer or smartphone
Ex:
The
app
allows
users
to
delete
messages
they
no longer
need
.
to download
[verb]
to add data to a computer from the Internet or another computer
Ex:
The
app
allows
users
to
download
videos
for
offline
viewing
.
to log into
[verb]
to enter a computer system or website by providing a username and password
Ex:
I
need
to
log into
my
work
computer
to
access
my
files
.
to post
[verb]
to publish an image, video, text, or other form of content on to the Internet, particularly on social media
Ex:
He
loves
to
post
motivational
quotes
and
thoughts
on
his
LinkedIn
profile
to
inspire
his
connections
.
to share
[verb]
to use social media applications or websites to post or repost a message, image, etc.
Ex:
Let
's
share
this
exciting
event
on
Instagram
.
to update
[verb]
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
Ex:
The
website
undergoes
regular
maintenance
to
update
its
content
and
improve
user experience
.
to upload
[verb]
to send an electronic file such as a document, image, etc. from one digital device to another one, often by using the Internet
Ex:
The
students
were
asked
to
upload
their
presentations
to
the
class
website
.
to undo
[verb]
to make null or cancel the effects of something
Ex:
She
had to
undo
the
changes
in
the
document
.
router
[noun]
an electronic device that connects computer networks and sends data between networks
Ex:
A
router
is
essential
for
setting up
a
home
or
office
network
.
firewall
[noun]
(computing) a computer program whose task is providing protection against cyber attacks by limiting outside access of data
Ex:
The
IT
department
regularly
updated
the
firewall
’s
rules
to
address
new
types
of
cyber
threats
and
vulnerabilities
.