access /ˈækses/
(noun) the opportunity or right to use something or to see somebody/something
Example: You can't gain access to the files unless you know the password
(noun) the opportunity or right to use something or to see somebody/something
Example: You can't gain access to the files unless you know the password
allocate /ˈæləkeɪt/
(verb) to give something officially to somebody/something for a particular purpose
Example: The office manager did not allocate enough money to purchase software
(verb) to give something officially to somebody/something for a particular purpose
Example: The office manager did not allocate enough money to purchase software
compatible /kəmˈpætəbl/
(adjective) able to be used together
Example: This operating system is not compatible with this model computer
(adjective) able to be used together
Example: This operating system is not compatible with this model computer
delete /dɪˈliːt/
(verb) to remove something that has been written or printed, or that has been stored on a computer
Example: The technicians deleted all the data on the disk accidentally
(verb) to remove something that has been written or printed, or that has been stored on a computer
Example: The technicians deleted all the data on the disk accidentally
display /dɪˈspleɪ/
(verb) to put something in a place where people can see it easily; to show something to people
Example: The accounting program displays a current balance when opened.
(verb) to put something in a place where people can see it easily; to show something to people
Example: The accounting program displays a current balance when opened.
duplicate /ˈduːplɪkeɪt/
(verb) to make an exact copy of something
Example: I think the new word processing program will duplicate the success of the one introduced last year
(verb) to make an exact copy of something
Example: I think the new word processing program will duplicate the success of the one introduced last year
failure /ˈfeɪljər/
(noun) lack of success in doing or achieving something
Example: Your failure to inform us about the changed password cost the company a day's work
(noun) lack of success in doing or achieving something
Example: Your failure to inform us about the changed password cost the company a day's work
figure out /ˈfɪɡjər aʊt/
(phrasal verb) to think about somebody/something until you understand them/it
Example: By examining all of the errors, the technicians figured out how to fix the problem
(phrasal verb) to think about somebody/something until you understand them/it
Example: By examining all of the errors, the technicians figured out how to fix the problem
ignore /ɪɡˈnɔːr/
(verb) to pay no attention to something
Example: He ignored all the 'No Smoking' signs and lit up a cigarette
(verb) to pay no attention to something
Example: He ignored all the 'No Smoking' signs and lit up a cigarette
search /sɜːrtʃ/
(noun) an attempt to find somebody/something, especially by looking carefully for them/it
Example: Our search of the database produced very little information
(noun) an attempt to find somebody/something, especially by looking carefully for them/it
Example: Our search of the database produced very little information
shut down /ʃʌt daʊn/
(phrasal verb) to stop opening for business; to stop working
Example: Please shut down the computer before you leave
(phrasal verb) to stop opening for business; to stop working
Example: Please shut down the computer before you leave
warning /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
(noun) a statement, an event, etc. telling somebody that something bad or unpleasant may happen in the future so that they can try to avoid it
Example: The red flashing light gives a warning to users that the battery is low
(noun) a statement, an event, etc. telling somebody that something bad or unpleasant may happen in the future so that they can try to avoid it
Example: The red flashing light gives a warning to users that the battery is low