Lingo

Online Media Interactions

22 Words

11m

browse
1.
browse
Verb

to check a web page, text, etc. without reading all the content

He browsed online forums to read reviews and opinions about the latest video games.

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eBay
2.
eBay
Verb

to buy or sell an item that has been auctioned on eBay

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no
ny
mize
Verb

(computing) to remove any information from the data sent or received over the internet so that it cannot be traced or identified

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bookmark
4.
book
mark
Verb

to store the address of a file, website, etc. for faster and easier access

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goo
gle
Noun

a widely used and very popular search engine

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lurk
6.
lurk
Verb

(of danger or something unpleasant) to exist or be present without being obvious or noticeable

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navigate
7.
na
vi
gate
Verb

to choose the direction of and guide a vehicle, ship, etc., especially by using a map

She helped the driver navigate by providing turn-by-turn directions.

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update
8.
up
date
Verb

to make something more useful or modern by adding the most recent information to it, improving its faults, or making new features available for it

She decided to update her resume with her most recent job experience.

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upload
9.
up
load
Verb

to send an electronic file such as a document, image, etc. from one digital device to another one, often by using the Internet

After editing the photo, she will upload it to her online portfolio.

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download
10.
down
load
Verb

to add data to a computer from the Internet or another computer

She downloaded the app to keep track of her daily activities.

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egosurf
Verb

to search the internet for one's own name or a personal website

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sign in
12.
sign in
Verb

to enter a username and password in order to gain access to a website, computer, etc.

After you sign in, you'll have access to exclusive content.

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sign out
13.
sign out
Verb

to exit a computer account such as email, Instagram, etc. in a way that you have to re-enter your username and password in order to use it again

Always verify that you successfully signed out to protect your privacy.

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log in
Verb

to start using a computer system, online account, or application by doing particular actions

You need to log in to your bank account to transfer money.

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log off
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log off
Verb

to stop a connection to an online account or computer system by doing specific actions

I need to log off my work computer before leaving for the day.

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hat tip
Noun

used on the internet to acknowledge someone's role in providing information or giving an idea

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publish
17.
pub
lish
Verb

to produce a newspaper, book, etc. for the public to purchase

The company published a new novel last month.

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surf
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surf
Verb

to move on sea waves by standing or lying on a special board

He loves to surf, spending hours riding the waves and perfecting his technique.

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refresh
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ref
resh
Verb

to renew or update something to improve its appearance or functionality

They refreshed the paint on the walls to brighten up the room.

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blog
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blog
Noun

a web page on which an individual or group of people regularly write about a topic of interest or their opinions or experiences, usually in an informal style

She started a travel blog to share her adventures around the world.

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live
blog
Verb

to write and share a real time commentary of an event online in a blog as it is happening

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stream
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stream
Noun

a small and narrow river that runs on or under the earth

The stream runs through the forest and into the lake.

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