Computers
Computers has 36 English words, such as CD-ROM, Disk drive, Hard disk, and Helpline. Learn them with pictures, IPA, meanings and example sentences.
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All 36 words in Computers
CD-ROM/ˌsiː.diːˈrɒm/n
a CD that stores data which cannot be changed
Disk drive/ˈdɪsk ˌdraɪv/n. phr
A device that allows a computer to read data from and write data to a disk.
My old computer's disk drive is no longer working properly.
Hard disk/ˈhɑːd ˌdɪsk/n. phr
A device inside a computer that is used to store large amounts of information and files.
The computer's Hard disk is full of photos.
Helpline/ˈhelp.laɪn/n
A telephone service that provides help, advice, or information to people who call.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, you can call our confidential Helpline for support.
Mouse pad/ˈmaʊs ˌpæd/n. phr
A flat piece of material on which you place and move a computer mouse.
My new Mouse pad has a gel support to prevent wrist pain.
Toolbar/ˈtuːl.bɑːr/n
A row of icons or buttons on a computer screen that perform particular functions when clicked.
The Toolbar contains several useful shortcuts.
battery/ˈbæt.ər.i/
n. energy storage device, power source, connected cells, electrical series
close/kloʊz/
v. to shut something; adj. near in distance or time; adj. (of friends) knowing and liking each other very well.
computer/kəmˈpjuːtər/
n. an electronic machine that stores information and uses programs to work with it.
copy/ˈkɑːpi/
n. duplicate, replica, edition, issue; v. duplicate, reproduce, imitate, mimic
database/ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/
n. data store, information repository
delete/dɪˈliːt/
v. remove, erase
fax machine
A machine used to send and receive copies of documents over telephone or internet lines.
Please send the signed contract using the fax machine before noon.
file/faɪl/
n. a folder or box for keeping papers in order; n. a collection of information stored under one name on a computer; v. to put papers in order.
folder/ˈfoʊldər/
n. file holder, binder, directory, subdirectory
hacker/ˈhækər/n
A person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data.
insert/ɪnˈsɜːrt/
v. put in, add; n. addition, insertion
key/kiː/
n. one of the buttons you press on a keyboard; n. a shaped piece of metal for opening a lock; adj. very important.
keyboard/ˈkiːbɔːrd/
n. set of keys, input device
laptop/ˈlæptɑːp/n
A portable computer that is small and light enough to be used on your lap.
merge/mɜːrdʒ/
v. combine, unite, blend, mix
monitor/ˈmɑːnɪtər/
n. the screen of a computer, on which you see the pictures and text; v. to watch something carefully over a period of time.
mouse/maʊs/
n. rodent, small animal, computer device, input device
open/ˈoʊpən/
adj. not closed, accessible, available, unrestricted; v. to unlock, to unseal, to start, to initiate
print/prɪnt/
v. to produce, to publish; n. mark, impression; n. copy, publication
printer/ˈprɪntər/
n. printing machine, output device
program/ˈproʊɡræm/
n. software, application, schedule, agenda; v. code, develop, organize, plan
save/seɪv/
v. rescue, protect, store, record; n. rescue, preservation
scanner/ˈskænər/
A device that copies pictures or documents into a computer, or reads electronic information from something like a barcode.
screen/skriːn/
n. display, monitor, partition, barrier; v. show, project, examine, filter
search/sɜːrtʃ/
v. look for, seek; n. inquiry, investigation
select/sɪˈlekt/
v. choose, pick; adj. chosen, special
shut down/ʃʌt daʊn/
v. stop, close; v. end, terminate
software/ˈsɔːftwer/n
n. programs, applications
speaker/ˈspiːkər/
n. language user, orator, audio output device, sound system
type/taɪp/
n. category, class, character, letter; v. write, input, classify, sort