# Devices & Software Intermediate

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- CEFR: B1 (Intermediate)
- Theme: Science & Technology
- Words: 16
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Computer and device vocabulary such as memory, storage and shortcut, plus restart, crash and lag. Words for describing how a device works and what goes wrong.

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## Word list

* **memory** /ˈmɛməri/: The part of a computer that keeps information and programs while it is being used. — “My laptop is slow because it doesn't have much **memory**.”
* **restart** /riˈstɑrt/: To turn a computer or machine off and then on again so that it works properly. — “Have you tried **restarting** your laptop?”
* **crash** /kræʃ/: When a computer or program suddenly stops working and closes what you were doing. — “The program **crashed** and I lost an hour of work.”
* **repair** /rɪˈpɛr/: To fix something that is broken so that it works again. — “It's cheaper to **repair** the washing machine than buy a new one.”
* **shortcut** /ˈʃɔrtˌkʌt/: A quick way of doing something on a computer, often using a key combination instead of a menu. — “Ctrl+C is a keyboard **shortcut** for copying text.”
* **format** /ˈfɔrˌmæt/: To prepare a disk or device by erasing everything on it and setting it up to store new files. — “You need to **format** the old drive before using it again.”
* **corrupt** /kərˈʌpt/: Containing an error, so that a file cannot open or work correctly. — “The photo file was **corrupt** and would not open.”
* **compress** /ˈkɑmprɛs/: To make a computer file smaller so that it takes up less space or sends faster. — “You can **compress** the folder into a single zip file.”
* **storage** /ˈstɔrədʒ/: The space on a computer or device where files and data are kept. — “This laptop has plenty of **storage** for photos and videos.”
* **lag** /læɡ/: A short delay between doing something on a device and seeing the result. — “The video call had annoying **lag** during the meeting.”
* **device** /dɪˈvaɪs/: A machine or piece of equipment made for a particular job, often small enough to carry. — “I keep all my photos on one small **device**.”
* **scroll** /skroʊl/: To move the content on a screen up or down so you can see more of it. — “I **scroll** through my phone for hours before bed.”
* **portable** /ˈpɔrtəbəl/: Light and small enough to carry around and use in different places. — “We took a **portable** speaker down to the beach.”
* **charge** /tʃɑrdʒ/: To put electricity into a battery so that a phone or laptop can work again. — “I need to **charge** my phone before we go out.”
* **unlock** /ənˈlɑk/: To open a phone or a door so it can be used, usually with a code or a fingerprint. — “I **unlock** my phone with my face now.”
* **hang up**: To end a phone call by pressing the red button or putting the phone down. — “Please don't **hang up**, I'll only be a minute.”

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