Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• on time
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• have to: Must do
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
• come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• break into: To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
• on hand: Present and available; in attendance.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
• red flag: A warning sign or signal of danger or a problem.
• test run: A trial or experiment to test a new product, system, or procedure.
• set up
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• in total: Completely; with everything added together.
• by the way of: Using or via a particular route or method.
• in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• use up: To use all of; consume
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• not limited to: Including something but also allowing other things; not restricted to.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• as of right: By lawful entitlement or established right.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• in perspective: Considered in relation to other things, so as to judge what is truly important.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• pay out: To finish paying a debt
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• in under: Located inside and beneath something.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• play out: To use up or exhaust
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• turn on
• by mistake: Accidentally; unintentionally.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• constantly: Frequently, or without pause
• compromise: To weaken your position or views
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
• roughly: Approximately; (of numbers) about; around
• slip: Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
• feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
• permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
• register: To record your name on an official list; sign up
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
• asset: Thing that has value to you
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
• serve: To act in a particular position or office
• internal: Being or happening in the body
• leave: To go away from; depart
• credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
• fake: Not real; made to look like something real
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• hack: To illegally access someone else's computer
• master: To gain control over something
• investigation: Search for information about something
• withdrawal: Action of pulling back or move away or backward
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• laptop: Portable computer small enough to use on your lap
• promise: To say you will certainly do something
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• transaction: An exchange in business usually involving money
• steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• point: An item to be discussed
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• sweep: Man who cleans chimneys
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• tornado: Violent storm with strong winds
• robot: Machine able perform more tasks that people can
• tether: To restrain with a rope; tie down; tie up