a device for transmitting and receiving voice communication over a distance
noun
Examples:
• My phone is ringing.
• Can I borrow your phone for a minute?
to make a telephone call to someone
verb
Examples:
• I'll phone you tomorrow morning.
• She phoned the restaurant to make a reservation.
a portable computer small enough to use on one's lap
noun
Examples:
• She worked on her laptop for six hours straight during the flight.
• The company issued every employee a new laptop when they started.
a flat portable computing device; a small flat pill of medicine
noun
Examples:
• She reads e-books on her tablet every evening.
• The doctor prescribed a tablet to be taken twice daily.
a device with two small speakers worn over or in the ears for listening to audio privately
noun
Examples:
• She put on her headphones and listened to music during the long flight.
• He forgot his headphones at home and had to watch the video without sound.
a device that converts electrical signals into sound
noun
Examples:
• She connected her phone to the Bluetooth speaker to play music.
• The speaker on his laptop was too quiet for the whole room to hear.
a person who gives a speech or presentation to an audience
noun
Examples:
• The keynote speaker captivated the audience for over an hour.
• She was invited as a guest speaker at the annual conference.
a device for recording visual images in the form of photographs or video
noun
Examples:
• She bought a new camera for the trip.
• The security camera captured everything.
a device used to supply electrical power to a battery-powered device
noun
Examples:
• She forgot her charger at home and her phone died before noon.
• The laptop charger hummed quietly as it refilled the battery overnight.
a panel of keys used to operate a computer or typewriter; a musical instrument with keys
noun
Examples:
• She typed quickly on her mechanical keyboard.
• He plays keyboards in a jazz band on weekends.
a small rodent with a pointed snout and long tail, sometimes kept as a pet
noun
Examples:
• The mouse scurried across the kitchen floor and hid behind the refrigerator.
• She kept a white mouse as a pet and fed it seeds every morning.
a handheld device used to control a cursor on a computer screen
noun
Examples:
• He clicked the mouse to open the file on his desktop.
• Her wireless mouse stopped working when the battery ran out.
to observe and check the progress or quality of something over time
verb
Examples:
• Doctors will monitor his condition closely.
• We use cameras to monitor the building at night.
a screen used to display images from a computer or surveillance system
noun
Examples:
• He bought a new monitor for his desk.
• The security guard watched the monitors.
a wearable device worn on the wrist that connects to a smartphone and can display notifications, track fitness, and run apps
noun
Examples:
• Her smartwatch buzzed with a message while she was in the meeting.
• He uses his smartwatch to monitor his heart rate during workouts.
an unmanned aircraft or spacecraft guided by remote control or onboard computers
noun
Examples:
• The package was delivered by drone within an hour.
• Military drones are used for surveillance and strikes.
to make a continuous low humming sound
verb
Examples:
• The bees droned in the garden all afternoon.
• The professor droned on for hours without a break.
a device that projects images or video onto a screen or wall
noun
Examples:
• The teacher used a projector to display the slides during the lecture.
• They set up a projector in the backyard to watch movies under the stars.
a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks and connects devices to the internet
noun
Examples:
• She restarted the router to fix the slow internet connection.
• The router is placed in the living room to provide the best Wi-Fi coverage throughout the house.
a panel or unit containing a set of controls for electronic or mechanical equipment
noun
Examples:
• She adjusted the volume on the mixing console.
• The gaming console comes with two wireless controllers.
to comfort someone who is grieving or distressed
verb
Examples:
• She tried to console her friend after the unexpected loss.
• There were no words to console him after the accident.
far away in distance or time
adjective
Examples:
• They live in a remote village in the mountains.
• The possibility of success seemed remote.
relating to work done from a location outside a traditional office, connected through technology
adjective
Examples:
• She works remotely three days a week from her home office.
• Many companies now offer remote positions to attract global talent.
a handheld device used to operate a television or other electronic equipment from a distance
noun
Examples:
• He picked up the remote and changed the channel.
• The batteries in the remote need to be replaced.
a thick rope or wire used for fastening, mooring, or towing; a set of insulated wires for transmitting signals
noun
Examples:
• The cable car takes you to the top of the mountain.
• We cancelled our cable subscription and switched to streaming.
a device used to connect two pieces of equipment that are not directly compatible
noun
Examples:
• She needed a power adapter to charge her laptop in a foreign country.
• The old monitor required an HDMI adapter to connect to the new computer.
an instrument that converts sound into electrical signals, used for recording or amplifying audio
noun
Examples:
• The singer tapped the microphone to check if it was working before the concert.
• She spoke into the microphone so that the entire audience could hear her.
a device that converts a physical document or image into a digital file
noun
Examples:
• She used the office scanner to digitize all the old paper contracts.
• The scanner produced a high-resolution copy of the photograph.