Vocabulary

• due to: Because of; owing to
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• such as: For example; like
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• on the market: Available for sale.
• out of the gate: At the very beginning of an event or process.
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
• plug in
• look back: To think about past events
• by leaps and bounds: Very quickly and significantly, showing rapid progress.
• price in: To include a particular cost or factor in a total price.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• run over: To go beyond a limit, e.g. of a budget
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• take some time: To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• for instance: As an example.
• gain traction: To become popular or gain support.
• compete in: To take part in a contest or competition.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
• face off: To oppose one another (often in sports)
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• count on: To depend on someone
• at least: As a minimum
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• let in: To allow someone to enter or come in
• under a cloud: Under suspicion or distrust; discredited.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• social networking site: An online platform where users can create a profile, share content, and connect with others.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• spring to mind: To come quickly or easily into your mind.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• in place of: Instead of; as a substitute for.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• right out of the gate: Immediately at the beginning of an event or process.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• pulled off: To manage to succeed
• get up in: To wake and leave bed at a particular time.
• log into: To enter credentials to access a computer system or website.
• on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• out of character: Not typical of someone's personality or usual behavior.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• have to: Must do
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
• out of date: Expired; too old to be used
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• on the go: Very busy and active.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• burn down: To destroy (usually buildings) by burning
• burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
• to order: To give an instruction or command.
• catch fire: To start burning; to ignite.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• allow for: To take into consideration
• check out
• ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
• lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
• virtual: Existing only on the internet or on a computer
• acquisition: Process of acquiring; thing that is acquired
• superior: Better; higher quality
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
• innovative: Having or using new methods or ideas
• expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
• console: To make someone feel better in times of distress
• due: When something is required or expected
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• application: Software program, e.g. for smart phone
• device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
• palm: Inner area of a person's hand
• press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
• platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• criticize: To assess the work of others
• fold: To bend one part of something against another
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
• garage: Place for keeping a car
• integration: Act of bringing things together into a whole
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
• simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
• fusion: Combining various things to make something new
• replace: To use instead of something else
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
• license: To give official permission to do something
• product: Item that can be bought
• cease: To come or bring to an end; stop continuing
• blockbuster: Large, expensive, popular, successful (movie, cd)
• future: Time that is to come after the present
• mobile: Able to be moved or able to move
• production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
• galaxy: A group of stars and planets in space
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• tablet: Small hand-held computer with a touch screen
• type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
• found: To become aware of something that is happening
• site: Place that is reserved for a particular activity
• tech: Shortened form of 'technology' or 'technician'
• datum: Item of factual information
• interface: Place where things come together to communicate
• bob: To move up and down repeatedly
• clone: To make an exact copy of a living thing
• kin: People to whom a person is related
• ping: To make a high sharp sound, as bullet hitting rock
• discontinue: To put an end to an activity or practice
• ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
• blackberry: Type of black fruit grown on vines with thorns