0 an electronic machine that is used for storing, organizing, and finding words, numbers, and pictures, for doing calculations, and for controlling other machines:
1 an electronic device that can store large amounts of information and be given sets of instructions to organize and change it very quickly:
2 an electronic machine that calculates data very quickly, used for storing, writing, organizing, and sharing information electronically or for controlling other machines:
log onto/start/boot up a computer You will need a user name and password in order to log onto the computer.
reboot/restart a computer You may need to restart your computer after installing the update.
log off/shut down a computer Please log off the network and shut down your computer before you leave the office.
a computer crashes If the computer keeps crashing unexpectedly, check to make sure you don't have a virus.
a computer is down/up All our computers are down right now. Can I call you back?
When you buy a new computer, you usually get software included at no extra cost .
Modern computers can hold huge amounts of information.
They've just launched a new generation of computers that are much more powerful than earlier models.
This device permitted for presentation of stimuli to all students, with possibilities of computer-controlled presentation time of the stimuli.
The instrument should be readily accessible to trained string players, but is designed to fill a particular role in computer or amplified music.
To make the full and best use of all the features that a computer offers, pupils need to learn to touch-type at an early age.