Phrasal Verbs for Technology

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Which pronunciation is correct for 'progress' in American English?

Pro-gress with a short 'uh' sound

Prog-ress with a short 'ah' sound (correct)

Pro-gress with a schwa sound

Pro-gress with a long 'o' sound

When is 'teach' correctly used in American English?

Synonymous with gaining knowledge

Referring to learning from a book

Indicating receiving an education

Describing the act of instructing someone (correct)

What distinguishes the use of 'either' from 'any'?

'Either' is for two options, 'any' for multiple options (correct)

'Either' is used for more than two options

'Either' is used for one option, 'any' for two

'Either' and 'any' can be used interchangeably

How is 'bossy' characterized in aggressive behavior?

Describing someone who gives orders and wants control Signup and view all the answers

What does 'overbearing' imply compared to 'domineering'?

Implying arrogance in behavior Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrasal verb 'bring up' mean in a technological context?

To open a file or program Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'zoom in' imply when discussing technology?

To magnify an image or screen Signup and view all the answers

In the context of technology, what does 'lock out' mean?

To prevent access to a system or account Signup and view all the answers

What action is described by the phrasal verb 'back up'?

To make a copy of computer data Signup and view all the answers

If someone says they 'ran out of storage', what does this mean in technology terms?

They have no more physical space on their device Signup and view all the answers

What does 'use up' refer to regarding computer resources?

To consume all available resources Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'cut off' indicate in a technology situation?

To lose connection suddenly Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'click on' in a computing context?

To select a file or link using a mouse Signup and view all the answers

What does 'type in' refer to when using a computer?

To input information using a keyboard Signup and view all the answers

When someone says their laptop is 'on the blink', what does that imply?

It is experiencing issues Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'put in' when referring to passwords?

To enter information into a system Signup and view all the answers

If a user needs to 'back up' their files, what should they do?

Create additional copies of their data Signup and view all the answers

What could cause a computer's processing power to 'use up' all RAM?

Having too many applications open simultaneously Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Phrasal Verbs for Technology

Bring up: To open a file, program, or topic on a computer. Example: "Bring up the sales report from last month."
Zoom in: To magnify a part of an image or screen. Example: "Zoom in on the photo to see the details."
Type in: To input using a keyboard. Example: "Type in the keywords in the search bar."
Put in: To enter information, especially a password. Example: "Put in the correct password to access the folder."
Lock out: To prevent someone from accessing a system or account. Example: "My account got locked out after multiple wrong password attempts."
Back up: To make a copy of computer data in case of a malfunction. Example: "It's essential to back up your computer files."
Run out of: To exhaust or use all of a certain thing. Example: "My phone ran out of storage."
Use up: To consume or use something completely. Example: "Streaming videos can use up a lot of bandwidth."
Cut off: To stop the flow or supply of something abruptly. Example: "My internet connection got cut off during the meeting."
Click on: To select a computer file or link by pressing it. Example: "Click on the link to view the product details."

Idioms

At odds with: In disagreement or conflict with.
By no means: Certainly not.
On its own merits: Judged on its own worth, not on external factors.
Beyond all expectations: Exceeding all anticipated results.
In all honesty: Honestly.
Out of my control: Beyond my ability to influence or manage.
Within reason: To a reasonable degree or extent.
Bowled over: Extremely impressed.
Blown away: Astonished.
Blow/boggle one's mind: To amaze someone.
On the blink: Malfunctioning.

Vocabulary: Aggressive Behavior

Bossy: Giving orders; acting like in charge.
Pushy: Aggressively insistent on getting what they want.
Domineering: Aggressive and authoritative.
Overbearing: Excessively controlling and bossy.

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Test your knowledge of phrasal verbs related to technology. This quiz will help you understand common usage in digital contexts, enhancing your technical vocabulary. Brush up on your skills and see how well you can identify these essential phrases!