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use a computer
• Most people do jobs in which they have to use a computer.
log onto a computer
(= start using it by typing a password )
• Next time you log onto your computer, you will have to use a new password.
log off a computer
(= stop using a computer system that requires a password )
switch a computer on/off
• Always switch off your computer at the end of the day.
start up/boot up a computer
(= make it start working )
shut down a computer
(= close the programs and stop it working )
restart/reboot a computer
(= make it start working again )
• The problem sometimes disappears if I restart my computer.
program a computer
(= give it instructions so that it will do a particular job )
hold/store something on a computer
• This data is all held on a central computer.
a computer starts up/boots up
• My computer takes ages to start up in the morning.
a computer crashes
(= suddenly stops working )
a computer is down
(= is not working )
a computer is up
(= is working again after stopping working )
software/a program runs on a computer
• You’ll need the appropriate software running on your computer.
computer + NOUN
a computer system
• Our office is installing a new computer system.
a computer screen/monitor
• Make sure your computer screen is at the right height.
a computer keyboard
• The computer keyboard is shaped to put less strain on your wrists.
a computer network
(= a set of computers connected to each other )
• A virus had infected the entire computer network.
a computer program
(= a set of instructions stored inside a computer )
• At school, we’re learning how to write simple computer programs.
computer software
(= computer programs )
• Microsoft Corp is the world’s largest maker of personal computer software.
computer hardware/equipment
(= machines and equipment, not programs )
• a shop that sells computer equipment
a computer game
• Kids love playing computer games.
computer graphics
(= images created by computers )
• There’s a massive market for high-speed computer graphics.
computer technology
• the rapid progress in computer technology
computer science
(= the study of computers and what they can do )
the computer industry
• You can make a lot of money in the computer industry.
a computer company
• He runs his own computer company.
a computer user
• Technology now allows computer users to talk to each other over the Internet.
a computer programmer
(= someone who writes the instructions a computer uses to do a particular job )
a computer expert
• You don’t need to be a computer expert to use the programme.
a computer hacker
(= someone who tries to break into a computer system )
a computer language
(= a system of instructions used to program a computer )
computer data
• CD ROMs store computer data.
a computer virus
(= a program that secretly destroys information stored on computers )
• Computer viruses do a lot of damage every single day.
a computer error
• The mistake was caused by a computer error.
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noun ADJ. powerful | desktop, home, laptop, mainframe, notebook, personal, portable the market for home computers | analogue, digital, parallel VERB + COMPUTER run, use | switch on | switch off | log onto | log off | boot up, start up | shut down | reboot, restart | program | link, network Computers can be networked using modems and telephone lines. | interface The software allows you to interface your computer and an OCR reader. | hold sth on, store sth on The data is all held on computer. COMPUTER + VERB run | hold sth, store sth The computer stores data in a buffer until the printer can accept it. | crash | be down/up The computers are all down (= not functioning) at the moment. COMPUTER + NOUN network, program, system | equipment, hardware, software | language | science, technology | keyboard, screen, terminal, etc. | game, graphics, model A computer model is used to predict forces affecting the aircraft in flight. | expert, hacker, programmer, user | company, industry, manufacturer | time Such a large sorting operation can take up a lot of computer time. PREP. on (a/the) ~ It's all stored on the computer.
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