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TECHNOLOGY Phrasal Verbs How-Technology-Impacts-Work-Culture (Log In/out,…
TECHNOLOGY Phrasal Verbs 
Log In/out
connect to a computer using a username and password
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Hook up
to connect wires from machines to a power source or other machines
Power up
provide power to a machine
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Boot up
begin running a computer system
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Set up
to install a new computer program or assemble a computer system
Pull down
choose from a menu of options in a computer application extending down from the action bar like a window blind
Click on
move a mouse over an item and press to select
Scroll up/down
to move slowly to the top or bottom of a text
Run out of
exhaust a supply of something
Back up
make an extra copy of a file
Print out
send an electronic document to a printer
Hack into
enter a computer or network illegally
Wipe out
completely erase or delete files
Pop up
to appear suddenly
Plug in
insert a cord into an outlet or port
Sign up
register with a service
Key in/type in
type or enter characters using a keyboard
Opt in/out
choose to receive advertising or messages
Filter out
remove unwanted email messages
Turn off
end a session on the computer by closing an application or removing power
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TECHNOLOGY Vocabolary
Computer
Automation
Robotics
Telecommunication
Administrator
Application
Code
Data
Hardware
Internet
Keyboard
Maintenance
Monitor
Network
Malware
Security
Software
Mouse
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TECHNOLOGY Idioms
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To blow a fuse
If you blow a fuse, you suddenly become very angry and are unable to stay calm.
Bells and whistles
When something has bells and whistles on it, it means that it has lots of cool features.
To hit the panic button
This is a funny phrase to describe a situation where somebody has acted quickly and without thinking.
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To pull the plug
In terms of ideas, if you pull the plug on an idea it means that you stop thinking and developing that idea immediately.
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Bright as a button
You can say that someone is bright as a button to say that they are very intelligent and also a pleasant person.