V2
Technology & Media
Devices · internet · social media · news
download
to save data from the internet to your device /ˈdaʊnləʊd/
upload
to send data from your device to the internet /ˈʊpləʊd/
password
a secret word or number used to access something /ˈpɑːswɜːrd/
software
computer programs and applications /ˈsɒftweər/
Examples
“I downloaded the app yesterday.”
“She uploaded the video to YouTube.”
“Never share your password with anyone.”
“I need to update the software.”
search engine
a website that finds information on the internet /sɜːrtʃ ˈendʒɪn/
social media
websites and apps for sharing and communicating /ˈsəʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/
broadcast
to send a programme on TV or radio to many people /ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/
headline
the title of a news story, printed in large letters /ˈhedlaɪn/
Examples
“I used a search engine to find the answer.”
“Many teenagers use social media every day.”
“The match will be broadcast live tonight.”
“The headline said "Record temperatures in Spain".”
Wi-Fi
a system for connecting devices to the internet without wires /ˈwaɪ faɪ/
charge (a device)
to put electricity into a battery /tʃɑːrdʒ/
Examples
“Is there Wi-Fi in this hotel?”
“I need to charge my phone — it’s nearly dead.”
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