Computers phrasal verbs

What does log in mean?

• provide power to a machine

• connect to a computer using a username and password

• make an extra copy of a file

What does hook up mean?

• to connect wires from machines to a power source

• to install a new computer program

• the process of adding information using a computer program

What does boot up mean?

• provide power to a machine

• a menu of options

• begin running a computer system

What does backup mean?

• make an extra copy of a file

• exhaust a supply of something

• to move slowly to the top of a text

What does go down mean?

• enter a computer or network illegally

• stop operating properly

• to move slowly to the bottom of a text

What does wipe out mean?

• send an electronic document to a printer

• move a mouse over an item and press to select

• completely erase or delete files

What does pop up mean?

• to connect wires from machines to a power source or other machines

• begin running a computer system

• an advertisement that appears suddenly on a computer screen

What does plug-in mean?

• to appear suddenly

• an addition to a software program that performs a certain task

• register with a service

What does key in mean?

• type or enter characters using a keyboard

• register with a service

• choose to receive advertising or messages

What does filter out mean?

• remove unwanted email messages

• to use the Internet

• end a session on the computer by closing an application or removing power