a

access ·noun (RIGHT/OPPORTUNITY)

Definition: the right or opportunity to use or look at something Level: B1

a

attach ·verb (COMPUTING)

Definition: to join a file, such as a document, picture or computer program, to an email Level: B1

b

blog ·verb

Definition: to write or add material to a blog Level: B1

b

blog ·noun

Definition: a record of your activities or opinions that you put on the Internet for other people to read and that you change regularly Level: B1

b

blogger ·noun

Definition: someone who writes a blog Level: B1

b

button ·noun (ON MACHINE)

Definition: a switch that you press to control a piece of equipment Level: B1

c

card ·noun (COMPUTER)

Definition: a part inside a computer which controls how the computer operates Level: B1

c

cashpoint ·noun

Definition: a machine, usually in a wall outside a bank, that you can get money from using a plastic card Level: B1

C

CD-ROM ·noun

Definition: compact disc read-only memory: a disc that holds large amounts of information that can be read by a computer but cannot be changed Level: B1

c

checkout ·noun (WEBSITE)

Definition: the place on a website where you order and pay for goods Level: B1

d

delete ·verb

Definition: to remove something, especially from a computer's memory Level: B1

d

dial ·verb

Definition: to make a telephone call to a particular number Level: B1

d

digital ·adjective (DISPLAY)

Definition: showing information in the form of an electronic image Level: B1

d

disk ·noun

Definition: a piece of computer equipment that records and stores information electronically Level: B1

d

display ·noun (ON SCREEN)

Definition: when something is shown electronically such as on a computer screen Level: B1

d

document ·noun (ON COMPUTER)

Definition: a piece of text produced electronically on a computer Level: B1

d

dot ·noun (INTERNET)

Definition: the spoken form of a full stop in an Internet or email address, or some computer files Level: B1

d

download ·noun

Definition: a computer program, music or other information that has been or can be downloaded Level: B1

d

drag ·verb (COMPUTER)

Definition: to move something on a computer screen using a mouse Level: B1

d

drive ·noun (COMPUTER)

Definition: a part of a computer that can read or store information Level: B1

e

electric ·adjective (SUPPLY)

Definition: supplying electricity Level: B1

e

electrical ·adjective (USING ELECTRICITY)

Definition: related to or working using electricity Level: B1

e

electronic ·adjective (EQUIPMENT)

Definition: Electronic equipment consists of things such as computers, televisions, and radios. Level: B1

e

electronic ·adjective (TECHNOLOGY)

Definition: done by computers Level: B1

e

engineering ·noun

Definition: the work of an engineer, or the study of this work Level: B1

e

enter ·verb (INFORMATION)

Definition: to put information into a computer, book or document Level: B1

e

equipment ·noun

Definition: the set of necessary tools, clothing, etc. for a particular purpose Level: B1

e

exit ·verb

Definition: to stop using a program on a computer Level: B1

f

fax ·verb

Definition: to send a document using a fax machine Level: B1

f

folder ·noun (ON COMPUTER)

Definition: a place on a computer where particular files are kept Level: B1

h

hand-held ·adjective

Definition: describes something that is designed to be held and used easily with one or two hands Level: B1

h

hardware ·noun

Definition: the physical and electronic parts of a computer, rather than the programs Level: B1

i

install ·verb (COMPUTER)

Definition: to put a computer program onto a computer so that the computer can use it Level: B1

l

link ·noun (COMPUTER)

Definition: a connection between documents or areas on the Internet Level: B1

m

message board ·noun

Definition: a place on a website where you can leave messages for other people to read Level: B1

o

open ·verb (COMPUTERS)

Definition: to make a computer document or program ready to be read or used Level: B1

p

password ·noun

Definition: a secret word that allows you to do something, such as use your computer Level: B1

p

plug ·noun (ELECTRICAL OBJECT)

Definition: a plastic or rubber object with metal pins, used to connect electrical equipment to an electricity supply Level: B1

p

post ·verb (WEBSITE)

Definition: to leave a message on a website Level: B1

p

power ·noun (ELECTRICITY)

Definition: energy, usually electricity, that is used to provide light, heat, etc. Level: B1

p

pump ·noun

Definition: a piece of equipment which is used to cause liquid, air or gas to move from one place to another Level: B1

r

radio ·noun (SYSTEM)

Definition: a system of sending and receiving sound through the air Level: B1

r

remote control ·noun

Definition: a piece of equipment that is used to control something such as a television or toy from a distance Level: B1

r

return ·noun (COMPUTER)

Definition: a key on a computer keyboard that is used to make the computer accept information or to start a new line in a document Level: B1

s

search ·verb (USE COMPUTER)

Definition: to use a computer to find information, especially on the Internet Level: B1

s

search ·noun (USE COMPUTER)

Definition: when you use a computer to find information, especially on the Internet Level: B1

s

server ·noun

Definition: a central computer from which other computers get information Level: B1

s

social networking ·noun

Definition: using websites to meet people and talk to them Level: B1

s

stop ·verb (NOT OPERATE)

Definition: to not continue to operate, or to make something not continue to operate Level: B1

s

switch ·noun

Definition: a small object that you push up or down with your finger to turn something electrical on or off Level: B1

t

technology ·noun

Definition: knowledge, equipment, and methods that are used in science and industry Level: B1

u

upload ·verb

Definition: to send a computer program or a document electronically from your computer, using the Internet Level: B1

v

video clip ·noun

Definition: a short video recording that you can see on a website Level: B1

v

virus ·noun (COMPUTER PROBLEM)

Definition: a program that is secretly put onto a computer in order to destroy the information that is stored on it Level: B1

v

volume ·noun (SOUND)

Definition: the level of sound produced by a television, radio, etc. Level: B1

w

webcam ·noun

Definition: a camera that records moving pictures and sounds and allows these to be shown on the Internet as they happen Level: B1

w

window ·noun (COMPUTER)

Definition: a separate area on a computer screen showing information and which you can move around Level: B1