【TED】David Pogue: 10 top time-saving tech tips (10 top time-saving tech tips | David Pogue)┃VoiceTube - Learning English through Videos ## Vocabulary * **pop up**: To appear suddenly. * **have to**: Must do * **for some reason**: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained. * **back up**: To save a copy of your computer data * **every kind of**: Each and all types of something; all varieties of. * **phone number**: A sequence of digits assigned to a telephone subscriber, used to make a call to that phone. * **get through**: To arrive at the end of or finish something * **out there**: In or to a place that is far away * **think of**: To look on as (being something specific); consider * **talking about**: To discuss a particular topic. * **instead of**: When one thing is replaced by another * **look at**: To use your eyes to focus on something * **go on**: To continue doing something * **on a roll**: Experiencing a period of success or good luck. * **in the meantime**: During the time between two events; meanwhile. * **camera**: Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film * **bar**: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.) * **key**: Answers to exercises, as at the back of a book * **box**: A marked area of a baseball field * **word**: Unit of language that has a meaning * **letter**: One of the 26 parts of the English alphabet * **computer**: Machine for storing data, accessing the internet * **answer**: To reply to a question someone asks * **page**: Person's name * **message**: Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film * **leave**: To go away from; depart * **phone**: To talk to someone using a telephone * **carrier**: A company, e.g. mail, airline, that carries things * **time**: Speed at which music is played; tempo * **learn**: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience * **hit**: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing * **space**: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car * **click**: To work well with someone or something * **type**: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them * **web**: Skin between ducks' toes that enables them to swim * **menu**: List of dishes available at a restaurant * **text**: To send a message by phone or other device * **Double**: Person that is exactly like someone else * **jump**: To attack someone suddenly * **call**: A order or request for action * **bother**: To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone * **license**: To give official permission to do something * **mouse**: Small animal that has fur and a long tail * **flight**: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger * **terrible**: Very bad; horrible * **waste**: To kill or severely harm someone * **button**: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing * **drag**: To reluctantly move or go somewhere * **period**: Set amount of time during which events take place * **technology**: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc. * **delete**: To remove or erase something * **punctuation**: Marks used in piece of writing, such as ? ; and ! * **select**: To choose a suitable thing from a group * **neatly**: With neatness * **currency**: Widespread acceptance * **airline**: Company that flies passengers in its planes * **press**: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze * **switching**: To put something electrical on or off * **dial**: To call a person or place on a telephone * **bitter**: Feeling angry and sad over something * **highlight**: Best or most interesting part of something * **slide**: Part of machines that slides backward and forward * **risky**: With the chance it may be dangerous, unsuccessful * **browser**: Software that lets you search for information * **focus**: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera * **state**: Region within a country, with its own government * **terminal**: End part of some structure or concept * **adopt**: To legally take a child into your family * **frustrating**: To make annoyed because things don't go well * **calculate**: To find an answer using mathematics * **precise**: (Of language details etc.) Very accurate and exact * **database**: Data stored in logical order to aid retrieval * **define**: To explain the meaning of words * **assume**: To act in a false manner to mislead others * **definition**: Explanation of word's meaning, as in dictionaries * **layout**: Plan or design of something, e.g. of book page * **exposure**: Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film * **scroll**: To move up and down a computer screen * **syllabus**: Teaching schedule for a school or college course * **conversion**: Switch from one thing (e.g. religion) to another * **nest**: Home, e.g. of twigs, made by a bird, insect etc. * **shutter**: Part of a camera that opens to allow in light * **keystroke**: One press of a key on a keyboard * **lag**: Delay between two events * **beep**: Short high sound such as that made by a car horn * **program**: To make someone act or think in a certain way * **osmosis**: Diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal * **capitalize**: To write words, the first letter in BIG LETTERS * **voicemail**: Electronic system that records and stores spoken messages from people * **blackout**: When the electric power is off; outage * **webpage**: One page from a website on the internet * **typing**: To identify something belonging to a group * **shortcut**: A route that is shorter than the normal * **app**: Small applications for smartphones Video LearningShadowingNewTest ![Placeholder Image](https://img.youtube.com/vi/QoT0-2vu9m4/hqdefault.jpg) SubtitlesUsageVideo Words Preparing usage notes, please check back later ![not found vocabulary](/_next/static/media/vocabulary.902be62a.svg)No vocabulary matches your filters * ###### adopt US /əˈdɑ:pt/ UK /əˈdɒpt/ * Transitive Verb * To legally take a child into your family * To take on responsibility for something A2TOEIC [More ](/definition/adopt) * ###### airline US /ˈerlaɪn/ UK /ˈeəlaɪn/ * Countable Noun * Company that flies passengers in its planes A2 [More ](/definition/airline) * ###### app US /æp/ UK /æp/ * Countable Noun * Small applications for smartphones A2 [More ](/definition/app) * ###### assume US /əˈsum/ UK /ə'sju:m/ * Transitive Verb * To act in a false manner to mislead others * To believe, based on the evidence; suppose A2TOEIC [More ](/definition/assume) * ###### back up US /bæk ʌp/ UK /bæk ʌp/ * Phrasal Verb * To save a copy of your computer data * To confirm the truth of what someone says A1 [More ](/definition/back up) * ###### bar US /bɑ:r/ UK /bɑ:(r)/ * Noun (Countable/Uncountable) * Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.) * Professional organization of lawyers and judges * Transitive Verb * To prevent entry, exit or an action A2 [More ](/definition/bar) * ###### beep US /bip/ UK /bi:p/ * Noun * Short high sound such as that made by a car horn * Intransitive Verb * To make a sharp high sound like that of a car horn C1 [More ](/definition/beep) * ###### bitter US /ˈbɪtɚ/ UK /'bɪtə(r)/ * Adjective * Feeling angry and sad over something * Sharp unpleasant taste (e.g. strong black coffee) A2 [More ](/definition/bitter) * ###### blackout US /ˈblækˌaʊt/ UK /'blækaʊt/ * Noun * When the electric power is off; outage * A temporary loss of consciousness, sight, or memory. C1 [More ](/definition/blackout) * ###### bother US /ˈbɑðɚ/ UK /'bɒðə(r)/ * Transitive Verb * To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone * To take the trouble to do something * Noun (Countable/Uncountable) * Problems, concern or worry for someone * A disturbance; trouble A2TOEIC [More ](/definition/bother) * ###### browser US /ˈbraʊzɚ/ UK /ˈbraʊzə(r)/ * Noun * Software that lets you search for information B1TOEIC [More ](/definition/browser) * ###### button US /ˈbʌtn/ UK /'bʌtn/ * Noun (Countable/Uncountable) * Small round piece material used to fasten clothing * Switch activated by pressing * Transitive Verb * To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat * To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.). A2TOEIC [More ](/definition/button) * ###### calculate US /ˈkælkjəˌlet/ UK /'kælkjʊleɪt/ * Transitive Verb * To find an answer using mathematics * To make an educated guess about something B2 [More ](/definition/calculate) * ###### camera US /ˈkæmərə, ˈkæmrə/ UK /'kæmərə/ * Noun (Countable/Uncountable) * Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film * The art or activity of taking photographs or filming. A2 [More ](/definition/camera) * ###### capitalize US /ˈkæpɪtl:ˌaɪz/ UK /ˈkæpɪtəlaɪz/ * Transitive Verb * To write words, the first letter in BIG LETTERS * To supply the money needed to build a business B1 [More ](/definition/capitalize) * ###### carrier US /ˈkæriɚ/ UK /ˈkæriə(r)/ * Countable Noun * A company, e.g. mail, airline, that carries things * Someone with a disease who gives it to another * Noun * someone who does not suffer from a disease but has the infection or genetic fault that causes it and can give the disease to someone else A2 [More ](/definition/carrier) * ###### conversion US /kənˈvɜ:rʒn/ UK /kənˈvɜ:ʃn/ * Noun * Switch from one thing (e.g. religion) to another * Means of scoring additional points in rugby B1 [More ](/definition/conversion) * ###### currency US /ˈkɚrənsi, ˈkʌr-/ UK /'kʌrənsɪ/ * Uncountable Noun * Widespread acceptance * Money system that a country uses B1 [More ](/definition/currency) * ###### database US /ˈdetəˌbes, ˈdætə-/ UK /'deɪtəbeɪs/ * Noun * Data stored in logical order to aid retrieval A2 [More ](/definition/database) * ###### define US /dɪˈfaɪn/ UK /dɪ'faɪn/ * Transitive Verb * To explain the meaning of words * To set or mark the limits of something A2TOEIC [More ](/definition/define) * ###### definition US /ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən/ UK /ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn/ * Noun (Countable/Uncountable) * Explanation of word's meaning, as in dictionaries * The sharpness of an image on a screen A2TOEIC [More ](/definition/definition) * ###### delete US /diˈlit/ UK /dɪ'li:t/ * Transitive Verb * To remove or erase something * Noun * A key on a computer keyboard used to remove characters or files. B1TOEIC [More ](/definition/delete) * ###### dial US /ˈdaɪəl/ UK /'daɪəl/ * Transitive Verb * To call a person or place on a telephone * Noun (Countable/Uncountable) * Face of a clock that shows the time * A knob or switch B1TOEIC [More ](/definition/dial) * ###### Double US /ˈdʌbəl/ UK /'dʌbl/ * Countable Noun * Person that is exactly like someone else * Adjective * Concerning or intended for use by two people * Two times the amount or degree; twice A2 [More ](/definition/Double) * ###### drag US /dræɡ/ UK /dræɡ/ * Transitive Verb * To reluctantly move or go somewhere * To pull something heavy or difficult along the ground * Noun (Countable/Uncountable) * Force of air pushing back against a plane car etc. * Boring or annoying thing/activity A2 [More ](/definition/drag) * ###### every kind of US UK * Determiner * Each and all types of something; all varieties of. * A wide assortment or range of something. A1 [More ](/definition/every kind of) * ###### exposure US /ɪkˈspoʒɚ/ UK /ɪk'spəʊʒə(r)/ * Noun * Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film * Being talked about in the media A2TOEIC [More ](/definition/exposure) * ###### flight US /flaɪt/ UK /flaɪt/ * Noun (Countable/Uncountable) * Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger * Trip by plane, helicopter etc. A2TOEIC [More ](/definition/flight) * ###### focus US /ˈfokəs/ UK /'fəʊkəs/ * Verb (Transitive/Intransitive) * To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera * To keep your attention, concentration on one thing * Noun (Countable/Uncountable) * Main purpose or center of interest or activity * The clarity of an image produced by a lens. A2TOEIC [More ](/definition/focus) * ###### for some reason US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/ UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/ * Phrase * For a reason that is not known or not easily explained. A1 [More ](/definition/for some reason) * ###### frustrating US /frʌˈstretɪŋ/ UK /frʌˈstreɪtɪŋ/ * Transitive Verb * To make annoyed because things don't go well * To prevent (someone) from accomplishing something. * Adjective * Annoying because things don't go the way you want * Serving to frustrate. B1 [More ](/definition/frustrating) * ###### get through US /ɡɛt θru/ UK /ɡet θru:/ * Phrasal Verb * To arrive at the end of or finish something * To succeed in contacting someone by phone A1 [More ](/definition/get through) * ###### go on US /ɡo ɑn/ UK /ɡəu ɔn/ * Phrasal Verb * To continue doing something * To happen (usually negative) * Interjection * Used to encourage someone A1 [More ](/definition/go on) * ###### have to US /hæv tu/ UK /ˈhæv tə/ * Auxiliary Verb * Must do A1 [More ](/definition/have to) * ###### highlight US /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/ UK /ˈhaɪlaɪt/ * Noun (Countable/Uncountable) * Best or most interesting part of something * Spot or section lighter than the area around it * Transitive Verb * To use chemicals to make some hair a lighter color * To make people aware of a problem, subject, issue A2 [More ](/definition/highlight) * ###### in the meantime US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/ UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/ * Phrase * During the time between two events; meanwhile. A1 [More ](/definition/in the meantime) * ###### instead of US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/ UK /inˈsted ɔv/ * Preposition * When one thing is replaced by another * Adverb * As a substitute or alternative. A1 [More ](/definition/instead of) * ###### lag US /læɡ/ UK /læɡ/ * Noun * Delay between two events * Intransitive Verb * To move at a slow pace in relation to others B2 [More ](/definition/lag) * ###### layout US /ˈleˌaʊt/ UK /ˈleɪaʊt/ * Noun (Countable/Uncountable) * Plan or design of something, e.g. of book page * The way in which something is arranged. B1TOEIC [More ](/definition/layout) * ###### license US /ˈlaɪsəns/ UK /ˈlaɪsns/ * Transitive Verb * To give official permission to do something * Uncountable Noun * Freedom to do what you want or act as you want B1TOEIC [More ](/definition/license) * ###### look at US /lʊk æt/ UK /luk æt/ * Phrasal Verb * To use your eyes to focus on something * To focus your eyes on something carefully A1 [More ](/definition/look at) * ###### message US /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/ UK /'mesɪdʒ/ * Noun (Countable/Uncountable) * Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film * Piece of information that is told/given to someone * Transitive Verb * To communicate using text A2TOEIC [More ](/definition/message) * ###### mouse US /maʊs/ UK /maʊs/ * Countable Noun * Small animal that has fur and a long tail * Noun * Computer device to control movement on a screen * Quiet, shy person A2 [More ](/definition/mouse) * ###### neatly US /ˈnitlɪ/ UK /ni:tlɪ/ * Adverb * With neatness A2 [More ](/definition/neatly) * ###### nest US /nɛst/ UK /nest/ * Noun (Countable/Uncountable) * Home, e.g. of twigs, made by a bird, insect etc. * Things designed to fit together * Intransitive Verb * To create or live in a nest * To settle comfortably within or against something. B1 [More ](/definition/nest) * ###### on a roll US /ɑn e rol/ UK /ɔn ə rəul/ * Idiom * Experiencing a period of success or good luck. * Having a continuous series of achievements or positive events. A1 [More ](/definition/on a roll) * ###### out there US /aʊt ðɛr/ UK /aut ðɛə/ * Adverb * In or to a place that is far away * Existing in the universe * Adjective * Unconventional; strange; avant-garde * Existing or available. A1 [More ](/definition/out there) * ###### phone US /foʊn/ UK /fəʊn/ * Verb (Transitive/Intransitive) * To talk to someone using a telephone * Noun * Machine used to talk to someone who is far away A2TOEIC [More ](/definition/phone) * ###### phone number US UK * Countable Noun * A sequence of digits assigned to a telephone subscriber, used to make a call to that phone. A1 [More ](/definition/phone number) * ###### pop up US /pɑp ʌp/ UK /pɔp ʌp/ * Intransitive Verb * To appear suddenly. * Phrasal Verb * To appear suddenly and unexpectedly. * To appear on a computer screen. A1 [More ](/definition/pop up) * ###### precise US /prɪˈsaɪs/ UK /prɪ'saɪs/ * Adjective * (Of language details etc.) Very accurate and exact * (Of a time, place, quality) exact A2TOEIC [More ](/definition/precise) * ###### press US /prɛs/ UK /pres/ * Noun * Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze * General term for TV, radio, newspapers * Transitive Verb * To make clothes smooth using a heated iron; iron * To repeatedly ask someone to do something A2TOEIC [More ](/definition/press) * ###### punctuation US /ˌpʌŋktʃuˈeʃən/ UK /ˌpʌŋktʃuˈeɪʃn/ * Noun * Marks used in piece of writing, such as ? ; and ! B2 [More ](/definition/punctuation) * ###### risky US /ˈrɪski/ UK /ˈrɪski/ * Adjective * With the chance it may be dangerous, unsuccessful A2 [More ](/definition/risky) * ###### scroll US /skroʊl/ UK /skrəʊl/ * Intransitive Verb * To move up and down a computer screen * Verb (Transitive/Intransitive) * To move up, down, or across a computer screen B2 [More ](/definition/scroll) * ###### select US /sɪˈlɛkt/ UK /sɪ'lekt/ * Transitive Verb * To choose a suitable thing from a group * To retrieve data from a database using a query. * Adjective * Carefully chosen as being the best or most suitable. A2TOEIC [More ](/definition/select) * ###### shortcut US /ˈʃɔrtˌkʌt/ UK /'ʃɔ:tkʌt/ * Noun * A route that is shorter than the normal B2 [More ](/definition/shortcut) * ###### shutter US /ˈʃʌtɚ/ UK /ˈʃʌtə(r)/ * Noun (Countable/Uncountable) * Part of a camera that opens to allow in light * Piece of wood or metal that covers a window * Transitive Verb * To close a business permanently * To close the shutters over a window B2 [More ](/definition/shutter) * ###### slide US /slaɪd/ UK /slaɪd/ * Noun * Part of machines that slides backward and forward * Reduction in amount, price, quality * Verb (Transitive/Intransitive) * To pass or move smoothly and rapidly into or out * To move smoothly and rapidly over a surface A2 [More ](/definition/slide) * ###### switching US /swɪtʃɪŋ/ UK /swɪtʃɪŋ/ * Verb (Transitive/Intransitive) * To put something electrical on or off * To exchange or replace something for another thing A2 [More ](/definition/switching) * ###### syllabus US /ˈsɪləbəs/ UK /ˈsɪləbəs/ * Noun * Teaching schedule for a school or college course B2 [More ](/definition/syllabus) * ###### talking about US UK * Phrasal Verb * To discuss a particular topic. * To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject. A1 [More ](/definition/talking about) * ###### technology US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/ UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/ * Uncountable Noun * Use or knowledge of science in industry etc. * Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge. A2TOEIC [More ](/definition/technology) * ###### terminal US /ˈtɚmənəl/ UK /'tɜ:mɪnl/ * Noun * End part of some structure or concept * Final stop or station for a bus, train or plane * Adjective * (Of an illness, etc.) likely to lead to death * Of, forming, or situated at the end or extremity of something. A2TOEIC [More ](/definition/terminal) * ###### terrible US /ˈtɛrəbəl/ UK /ˈterəbl/ * Adjective * Very bad; horrible * Causing great fear; frightening A2TOEIC [More ](/definition/terrible) * ###### think of US /θɪŋk ʌv/ UK /θiŋk ɔv/ * Phrasal Verb * To look on as (being something specific); consider * To consider or remember something. * Verb (Transitive/Intransitive) * To imagine or call something to mind A1 [More ](/definition/think of) * ###### waste US /west/ UK /weɪst/ * Transitive Verb * To kill or severely harm someone * To use valuable things ineffectively * Uncountable Noun * Materials left over after a process has finished A2TOEIC [More ](/definition/waste) [Video not in English?](https://help.voicetube.com/hc/voicetube-help/articles/zd-51573687328153-en#video-audio-is-not-in-english-you-tube-auto-dubbing-issue) [Video not in English?](https://help.voicetube.com/hc/voicetube-help/articles/zd-51573687328153-en#video-audio-is-not-in-english-you-tube-auto-dubbing-issue) Expand subtitles AboutUsageVocabulary Get the full experience in the app Learn anywhere with detailed sentence and usage analysis Download now preview 01:03 She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams. Vocabulary * brave adj. Having courage * comfort zone phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe Explanation a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward. Get the full experience in the app Look up words anytime with pronunciation, part of speech, and usage Download now preview ### brave US/brev/ UK/breɪv/ adj.Brave v.t.To bravely face A2 ElementaryMore Get the full experience in the app Practice speaking anytime and get instant pronunciation feedback Download now preview Try this speaking exercise. 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