Mobile Devices
Meaning: to connect to an electricity supply
When my battery runs out, I have to ___________ my phone
plug in
meaning: to make a copy of your computer information so that you do not lose it
I need to __________ my computer before I go to bed tonight
back up
meaning: to suddenly start - usually used about something unpleasant like war.
Earlier this year, war ____________ in Ukraine
broke out
meaning: to get into someone's computer system without permission in order to look at info or do something illegal.
The man tried to ________ some government files online
hack into
meaning: to make something look bigger and closer.
Can you please _________ because I can't see the picture
zoom in
Meaning: you cannot hear the other person's voice clearly.
I'm sorry but I can't hear you... you're ___________.
breaking up
meaning: to produced a printed copy of a document
I have to ___________ these activities for class
print out
meaning: secret place where someone goes to be alone
The criminal's __________ was an abandoned bus.
hideaway
The man _________ the police about the robber
tipped off
meaning: to increase very quickly
Gas prices have __________ this year
shot up
meaning: to enter your username and password to enter a page or system
I need to _____________ to my account but I forgot my password
sign in
meaning: make something available to be used
My phone is full so I need to ____________ some space
free up
The police is going to _________ on drug dealers in this city
crack down
meaning: to steal or take something without the owners permission
He just ___________ two computers and a television
walked off with
meaning: to put in information in a computer using a keyboard
Please ________ your name on the electronic form
type in
meaning: agree to receive something
I ________ to receive weekly coupons from the store
signed up
meaning: to pass information through a device to remove unwanted information
My email __________ spam and junk mail.
filters out
meaning: carefully watch people or things around you so you will notice a particular person or thing
It's always important to ____________ suspicious activity in your neighborhood
look out for
meaning: do not punish someone who has committed a crime or done something wrong
The man was ________ for his petty theft crime
let off
meaning: encourage someone to do something stupid or wrong
I didn't want to steal food from the store! The man _______ me _______ it!
put up to
meaning: make a noise
It's embarrassing when your phone ________ during class
goes off
meaning: prepare or arrange something for use
When you buy a new i-Phone, you will need to ____ it ____.
meaning: causing people in power to lose their position
The democrats are trying to _________ the republicans
bring down
meaning: to steal money from a building, person or vehicle by using violence or threats
I was _________ by gunpoint and had to give the thief my wallet
held up
meaning: to do more of something, usually in order to improve a situation
If you want to pass the class, you have to _____ it ____ and study more.
step up