A Video Conference In Real Life Flashcards
Gear icon
noun
The universal icon for the ‘settings’ menu
You need to click on the gear icon to access the menu.
I can’t find the gear icon on the new Facebook app.
Update
noun
Computer software / apps installation of a new version
There is a new iOS update every few weeks.
My computer is set to install new updates automatically.
Books
noun
A business’ or person’s accounting documents
We need to go over our books to see where we can save money.
The government is busy investigating their books.
Lose someone
verb
Someone getting disconnected from a call
Hello? Sorry I can’t hear you, I think I’ve lost you.
I think we lost Tanaka-san, perhaps he got disconnected.
Wait on someone
verb
To wait for someone to arrive / start
We just have to wait on the manager, he is late.
Please hurry up, we are all waiting on you.
Spill
verb
To accidentally mess liquid on something
My son spilled his milk all over the table.
She accidentally spilled some wine on my shirt.
Platform
noun
Digital / computing tool
We need a new platform for video conferencing.
He is tired of android and wants to move to the Apple platform.
Suck
verb
Used to say something is bad
The weather last weekend really sucked.
You can try to do the speech without preparation, but it might suck.