Vocabulary

• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at least: As a minimum
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
• interact with
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• have to: Must do
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• in total: Completely; with everything added together.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• for kicks: Done just for fun or excitement, without serious purpose.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• internet access: The ability to connect to the internet.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• by mistake: Accidentally; unintentionally.
• try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
• on the market: Available for sale.
• write down: To record in writing
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• for instance: As an example.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• hang out: To spend time with your friends
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• light on: To illuminate something.
• on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• set up
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
• at one time or another: Occasionally or sometime during life or a period.
• share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
• on the plus side: Considering the advantages or positive aspects.
• closer than: Nearer in distance compared to something else.
• sell off: To sell something quickly, usually because you need the money or because you want to stop being involved with it.
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
• in reference to: Relating to; with regard to
• beat up: To hurt someone badly by hitting and punching
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
• saw off: To say goodbye to someone who is going away
• all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• crash and burn: To fail completely and suddenly.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• game over: The end of a game or a situation.
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• pop out: To go out somewhere quickly and briefly.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• impressive: Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
• dynamic: Always active or energetic; getting things done
• innovation: Process of creating new ideas or inventions
• generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
• formula: A mathematical or scientific rule
• virtual: Existing only on the internet or on a computer
• 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
• vision: Ability to see; eyesight
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
• console: To make someone feel better in times of distress
• switch: A change or shift from one method to another
• device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
• platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• digital: Using electronic signals or computers
• promote: To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
• limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
• technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• promise: To say you will certainly do something
• premier: Being the most influential, important, or best
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
• consumer: Person who buys goods or services
• taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
• shut: To stop being open for business
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• loyal: Always showing support for; faithful
• product: Item that can be bought
• future: Time that is to come after the present
• popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
• service: Work that a person does to assist others
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• tag: Child's game in which one person chases the others
• battery: Portable device that stores electricity
• vista: View as seen between rows of trees, buildings, etc.
• online: Connected to the internet
• discontinue: To put an end to an activity or practice
• coca: Type of South American plant used to make cocaine
• touchpad: Input device for controlling a computer