technology Flashcards
pass over
not see - to ignore or to not give attention to someone or something
her employers passed her over for promotion because she was pregnant.
where I come in
that’s my responsibility
he has expressed an interest in the project, though we will of course have to agree to terms. This is where you come in
come up with
invent - to suggest or think of an idea or plan
She’s come up with some amazing schemes to double her income.
stand out
differentiate itself from others
1. to be very noticeable: 2. to be much better than other similar things or people
The black lettering really stands out on that orange background
We had lots of good applicants for the job, but one stood out from the rest.
run low
lose power
The radio batteries are running low.
we all need traning on the new software, … it supposedly being user friendly.
1. nevertheless
2. despite
3. in spite
we all need traning on the new software, despite it supposedly being user friendly.
bargain
a good deal - something on sale at a lower price than its true value
This coat was half-price - a real bargain.
The airline regularly offers last-minute bookings at bargain prices.
afford
to have enough money (to buy sth)
I don’t know how he can afford a new car on his salary.
scam
a fraudulent business - a dishonest plan for making money or getting an advantage, especially one that involves tricking people
To avoid scams, never sign things in a hurry.
a rip off
a bad deal - sth that costs too much money
$100 for terrible food? What a rip-off!
a steal
a very good deal - a product that has a very low price, or a price that is much lower than the original cost
I picked up a new iron in the sale - it was a steal.
troubleshoot
to discover why something does not work effectively and help to improve it
A top German engineer has been appointed to troubleshoot the cause of the accident.
technology
hook up
a connection to an electricity supply, a telephone network, the internet, etc
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The campsite has water and electric hook-ups.
age appropriate
suitable for people of a particular age
Is this movie age-appropriate for my child?
screen grab
A screen grab, also known as a screenshot, is an image created by capturing and copying part or all of a television or computer display at a specific moment
Her manager had taken screen grabs of the tweets before they were deleted
