Computer: Phrasal Verbs to Learn

Computer 
Phrasal Verbs to Learn 
Phrase Transcript Audio Meaning Example 
turn on /tn n/ 
to start a machine 
(bật máy) 
I turn the radio on to get the weather 
forecast every morning. 
switch 
off 
/swt 
f/ 
to stop a machine from 
working 
(tắt máy và có ngắt hẳn 
nguồn điện) 
I remember switching off all the lights 
and locking the door carefully before 
coming here. 
log in /l n/ 
to enter a restricted area 
on a computer system 
(đăng nhập vào một khu 
vực bị giới hạn trên máy 
tính) 
I had forgotten my password and couldn't 
log in. 
sign 
out 
/san at/ 
to close a computer 
program that requires a 
name and password 
(thoát một chương trình 
máy tính có yêu cầu tên 
đăng nhập và mật khẩu) 
If you don’t sign out from your account 
before closing the brower, you will have 
to wait for 15 minutes before you can log 
in again. 
sign up /san p/ 
to give your name to 
subscribe 
(đăng ký - cung cấp 
thông tin) 
Forums always require you to sign up 
for an account before you can post 
anything. 
print 
out 
/prnt 
at/ 
to make a hard copy of a 
computer document 
Can you print out five copies of the new 
contract for me, please? 
(in văn bản - tạo thành 
bản cứng) 
stand 
by 
/stænd 
ba/ 
to be waiting and ready 
for something to happen 
(trạng thái chờ và sẵn 
sàng làm gì) 
When you are not at your desk for a 
while, remember to put the computer in 
stand-by mode to save energy. 
log off /l f/ 
to exit a computer system 
(thoát hệ thống máy tính) 
When she finished working on the 
spreadsheet, she logged off and left the 
office. 
Reading & Listening 
Các bạn hãy đọc đoạn văn dưới đây để hiểu hơn về cách sử dụng của các cụm động 
từ trong bài học. 
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How to work on a computer safely 
Computer usage is increasing all over the world. However, using 
computers can be dangerous. Also wrong behavior when using the 
computer might cause damage to the computer. This article will tell you 
how to safely work on your computer. 
Never touch any of the circuit boards inside the computer while it is 
turned on. You will risk electrical shock and possibly ruin your 
computer. Before working on a computer, always switch the power off 
and unlug the power cable. Before touching anything in the computer, it 
is smart to connect a grounding cable or anything that removes static 
electricity. 
Never share financial information over the internet. Always use some 
sort of privacy program like encryption or anonymous IP when logging in 
with a banking account or anything that requires a credit card number. 
And you are also strictly recommended to sign out of your accounts 
before closing the internet browers. 
Be careful about sharing your personal information over the 
internet. When you sign up for an account, an online course or a social 
activity, be sure that you are accessing an authorized website. 
Additionally, spending some time to read through the Terms of Use 
before clicking on the agree box is highly recommended. 
Never have your lunch or drinks near the computer keyboard you 
are working on. Some people have the bad habit of eating their lunches 
at their desk while having their computer standing by. Both of food and 
drinks, when stuck in the keyboard, will not only create physical damage 
but also facilitate bacterial development. 
Get away from the computer after a maximum 2 hours of use. People 
that work on computer for a long time are 3 times more likely to have 
problems with their bones, joints, muscles and nerves. If you don’t want 
to put yourself at risk for health problems, try to come up with an any 
excuse to log off your computer and get away from it after 2 hours of use. 
If you want to continue working, you can print your work out for a real 
“offline reading” instead of sticking your eyes to the screen. 
Short Conversations 
Các bạn hãy nghe các mẩu hội thoại dưới đây để hiểu hơn về cách sử dụng của các 
cụm động từ trong bài học. 
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A: Could you turn on the laptop for me please? I have forgotten my 
flight number and I need to check it again. 
B: I have just put the computer on stand by to charge the battery. 
Wait for some minutes, we still have a lot of time left. 
A: Oh God. Next time if you need to charge the battery, please switch 
it off. That helps to extend the battery life. 
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A: My account has just been deactivated for not using it for 3 months. 
Can I log in with your ID please? 
B: I don't think it's a good idea. You can sign up again easily. It 
doesn't take a lot of time. 
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A: Don't log off the computer. I'm downloading some videos for my 
presentation next week. 
B: Sure. I just wanna print out some documents. I will drag your 
downloading windows to the taskbar, OK? 
A: Yup. You can also sign out of my yahoo messenger if necessary.