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B1+ · Upper-intermediate15 min
Technology
Learn 5 words for thematic vocabulary: install, update, upgrade, crash, back up.
install /ɪnˈstɔːl/
встановити, zainstaluj, installieren, instalar, installer, installare, instalar, yüklemek, تثبيت, 安装, インストールする, 설치하다, स्थापित करें, εγκατάσταση, nainstalovat, instalați, installeren, installera, להתקין, დააინსტალირეთ
To put software onto a device so it can be used.
“You need to install the app before opening the file.”
update /ʌpˈdeɪt/
оновити, aktualizacja, aktualisieren, actualizar, mettre à jour, aggiornamento, atualizar, güncelleme, تحديث, 更新, アップデート, 업데이트, अद्यतन, ενημέρωση, aktualizace, actualizare, bijwerken, uppdatera, עדכון, განახლება
To give software its latest changes or fixes.
“Remember to update your browser regularly.”
upgrade /ʌpˈɡreɪd/
удосконалити, poprawić, verbessern, mejorar, améliorer, migliorare, melhorar, geliştirmek, تحسين, 改善, 改善する, 개선하다, सुधार करो, βελτίωση, zlepšit, îmbunătăți, verbeteren, förbättra, לשפר, გაუმჯობესება
To replace something with a better version.
“We plan to upgrade our old computers next year.”
crash /kræʃ/
аварійно завершити роботу, awaria, Absturz, accidente, crash, incidente, acidente, kaza, تحطم, 崩溃, クラッシュ, 충돌, दुर्घटना, συντριβή, havárie, prăbușire, neerstorten, krascha, להתרסק, ავარია
To suddenly stop working, especially of a computer or program.
“Too many open programs can make an old computer crash.”
back up /ˌbæk ˈʌp/
зробити резервну копію, zrób kopię zapasową, Machen Sie ein Backup, hacer una copia de seguridad, faire une sauvegarde, fare un backup, faça um backup, yedekleme yap, عمل نسخة احتياطية, 进行备份, バックアップを作成する, 백업을 해라, एक बैकअप बनाओ, δημιουργήστε ένα αντίγραφο ασφαλείας, udělat zálohu, faceți o copie de rezervă, maak een back-up, göra en säkerhetskopia, לעשות גיבוי, სარეზერვო ასლის გაკეთება
To make a separate copy of digital information.
“You should back up your files before replacing the hard drive.”
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Choose the word: To put software onto a device so it can be used.
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Correct answer: install
install: To put software onto a device so it can be used. Example: You need to install the app before opening the file.
Choose the word: To give software its latest changes or fixes.
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Correct answer: update
update: To give software its latest changes or fixes. Example: Remember to update your browser regularly.
Choose the word: To replace something with a better version.
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Correct answer: upgrade
upgrade: To replace something with a better version. Example: We plan to upgrade our old computers next year.
Choose the word: To suddenly stop working, especially of a computer or program.
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Correct answer: crash
crash: To suddenly stop working, especially of a computer or program. Example: Too many open programs can make an old computer crash.
Choose the word: To make a separate copy of digital information.
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Correct answer: back up
back up: To make a separate copy of digital information. Example: You should back up your files before replacing the hard drive.
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Choose the word: To put software onto a device so it can be used.
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Correct answer: install
install: To put software onto a device so it can be used. Example: You need to install the app before opening the file.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: update
update: To give software its latest changes or fixes. Example: Remember to update your browser regularly.
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Correct answer: upgrade
upgrade: To replace something with a better version. Example: We plan to upgrade our old computers next year.
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Correct answer: crash
crash: To suddenly stop working, especially of a computer or program. Example: Too many open programs can make an old computer crash.
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Correct answer: back up
back up: To make a separate copy of digital information. Example: You should back up your files before replacing the hard drive.
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Correct answer: install
install: To put software onto a device so it can be used. Example: You need to install the app before opening the file.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: update
update: To give software its latest changes or fixes. Example: Remember to update your browser regularly.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: upgrade
upgrade: To replace something with a better version. Example: We plan to upgrade our old computers next year.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: crash
crash: To suddenly stop working, especially of a computer or program. Example: Too many open programs can make an old computer crash.
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Correct answer: back up
back up: To make a separate copy of digital information. Example: You should back up your files before replacing the hard drive.
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