Vocabulary

• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• have to: Must do
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• interact with
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• lean into: To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• spin up: To start or initialize something quickly, especially software or a system.
• at least: As a minimum
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• regardless of
• work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• in terms of
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in parallel: Done at the same time; simultaneously.
• experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
• fire off: To say or ask questions quickly
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• push in: To move ahead of people who are waiting in a line.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• once and for all: Completely and finally; decisively.
• lean on: To depend on someone for support or help.
• time after time: Repeatedly; on many occasions.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• shell out: To pay money, especially when the amount is large or considered too much.
• have on: To be wearing something.
• pull back: To move to a safer area; retreat
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• bring on: To cause to appear, e.g. onto a stage
• walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• to boot: In addition; as well; besides.
• boot up: To start a computer
• set up
• slot in: To find a suitable time or place for something in a schedule or plan.
• shake out: To empty something by shaking it.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• pull in: To arrest person and take them to police station
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in the loop: Being kept informed about something.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• ride the wave: To take advantage of a current trend or period of success.
• plug into: To connect an electrical device to a power source.
• move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
• nuts and bolts: The basic practical details.
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• box in: To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
• in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
• move into: To start living in a new house or building
• in the weeds: Overwhelmed by complexity or amount of work.
• kick off: To start a football match.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• split up: To break up your marriage or relationship
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• touch on: To briefly discuss
• build in: To include something as part of a plan, system, or design.
• in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• end up with: To have something as a result.
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• poke around: To search or look for something, often in a casual or aimless way.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• write down: To record in writing
• give it up: To stop trying to do something
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• bunch: A group of things of the same kind
• context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• improve: To make, or become, something better
• capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
• interact: To talk or do things with each other
• failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• quality: Feature associated with someone or something
• leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
• task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
• effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
• prompt: Message on a computer requiring attention
• stack: A large number or amount of something
• behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
• attention: Taking notice of someone or something
• harness: To capture the power of something
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• patch: Cover worn over an eye to protect or hide it
• loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
• feedback: A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
• scarce: Not many; Not plentiful or abundant
• agent: Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• solve: To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• spend: To use money to pay for something
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• block: Solid piece of material used for building
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• usage: Amount something is used
• point: An item to be discussed
• assert: To state or declare your ideas positively strongly
• acceptable: Satisfactory; good enough
• minimize: To make something seem small or less important
• implementation: A practical means for accomplishing something
• invoke: To appeal for help/protection to higher authority
• skill: Ability to do something well
• base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
• token: Flat, round piece of material used e.g. as coins
• capability: Means, ability, or potential to do something
• review: To carefully look at the quality of something
• code: To express information in a series of numbers
• merge: To cause two or more things to combine into one
• repository: Place where something is kept and stored
• lint: Fabric with nap on one side, used to dress wounds
• synchronous: Occurring or existing at the same time or period
• slop: To carelessly let liquid fall out of cup, etc.