Phrasal Verbs for Technology

What does it mean to log in?

• To connect to a computer using a username and password

• To install a new computer program

• To erase files

• To connect wires from machines

What does it mean to hook up?

• To connect wires from machines to a power source

• To begin running a computer system

• To make an extra copy of a file

• To choose from a menu of options

What does it mean to power up?

• To provide power to a machine

• To connect to a computer

• To register with a service

• To appear suddenly

What does it mean to boot up?

• To begin running a computer system

• To connect wires from machines

• To erase files

• To make an extra copy of a file

What does it mean to set up?

• To install a new computer program

• To connect to a computer

• To provide power to a machine

• To choose from a menu of options

What does it mean to pull down?

• To choose from a menu of options

• To connect wires from machines

• To erase files

• To make an extra copy of a file

What does it mean to click on?

• To move a mouse over an item and press to select

• To begin running a computer system

• To provide power to a machine

• To connect to a computer

What does it mean to scroll down?

• To move slowly to the bottom of a text

• To connect to a computer

• To erase files

• To make an extra copy of a file

What does it mean to run out of?

• To exhaust a supply of something

• To connect to a computer

• To provide power to a machine

• To choose from a menu of options

What does it mean to back up?

• To make an extra copy of a file

• To connect to a computer

• To provide power to a machine

• To choose from a menu of options