This video teaches 30 essential phone and technology action words used in daily digital communication, including tap, swipe, scroll, click, press, type, search, download, upload, install, uninstall, update, delete, copy, paste, save, share, send, receive, connect, disconnect, charge, plug in, unplug, unlock, lock, zoom, record, screenshot, and restart, each with simple definitions and example sentences to help learners understand and use these common technology terms confidently.
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30 Phone & Technology Action Words in English | Daily Use English Vocabulary | Meanings & Sentences
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Tap.
To touch the screen once.
>> Tap the app to open it.
>> Swipe.
To move your finger across the screen.
>> Swipe left to see more photos.
>> [bell] >> Scroll.
To move up or down on the screen.
>> Scroll down to read the article.
>> Click.
To press a button or link.
>> Click the link to continue.
>> Press.
To push a button.
>> Press the power button to turn on the phone.
>> Type.
To enter text using a keyboard.
>> Type your password carefully.
>> Search.
To look for information.
>> Search for the nearest restaurant.
>> Download.
To copy a file from the internet to your device.
>> Download the app for free.
>> Upload.
To send a file from your device to the internet.
>> Upload your photo to social media.
>> Install.
To add software to a device.
>> Install the latest version of the app.
>> Uninstall.
To remove software from a device.
>> Uninstall apps you don't use.
>> Update.
To install the newest version.
>> Update your phone regularly.
>> Delete.
To remove something permanently.
>> Delete the old messages.
>> Copy.
To make a duplicate.
>> Copy the text into your notes.
>> Paste.
To insert copy text or files.
>> Paste the link into the chat.
>> Save.
To store information.
>> Save your work before closing the app.
>> Share.
To send something to others.
>> Share the video with your friends.
>> Send.
To transmit a message or file.
>> Send me the document by email.
>> Receive.
To get a message or file.
>> I received your message.
>> Connect.
To join a device or network.
>> Connect your phone to Wi-Fi.
>> Disconnect.
To separate from a device or network.
>> Disconnect the charger after charging.
>> Charge.
To fill the battery with power.
>> Charge your phone overnight.
>> Plug in.
To connect the cable to a device.
>> Plug in the charger.
>> Unplug.
To remove a cable from a device.
>> Unplug the charger when finished.
>> Unlock.
To open a locked device.
>> Unlock your phone with your fingerprint.
>> Lock.
To secure the device.
>> Lock your phone before putting it away.
>> Zoom.
To make something appear larger or smaller.
>> Zoom in on the photo.
>> Record.
To capture audio or video.
>> Record a short video.
>> Screenshot.
To capture an image of the screen.
>> Take a screenshot of the message.
>> Restart.
To turn a device off and on again.
>> Restart your phone if it freezes.
>> Yay!
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