Digital Communication: English Vocabulary List

to ruin someone's photo by making a sudden appearance or a silly face as the picture is about to be taken

"Someone photobombs their vacation picture unexpectedly."

"The mischievous child tried to photobomb the family portrait by making a funny face behind his parents."

to send an unwanted advertisement or message online, usually to a lot of people

"Spammers send unwanted emails to everyone."

"The company was accused of trying to spam its customers with hundreds of unwanted promotional emails every week."

a type of television or radio program in which the audience take part by calling the studio to voice their opinions

"There was a call-in show."

"The radio station hosted a call-in program about public health."

a small digital icon or image used on social media or in text messages to show the tone of a message or its sender's facial expression, originated in Japan

"He sent a smile emoji."

"An emoji can add emotion to a short text message."

a sign formed by keyboard characters to show the tone of a message or its sender's facial expression, used on social media or in text messages

"She used an emoticon."

"An emoticon can express feelings when words are not enough."

used especially in text or online messages to express laughter or amusement about something funny

"That joke made me laugh out loud."

"That joke was so funny it made me laugh out loud really hard."

used to express shock, surprise, or excitement, particularly on social media or in text messages

"Oh my God, is that true?"

"Oh my God, I cannot believe you just did that! It is amazing."

a telephone in a public place that one needs to pay for, mostly by prepaid cards

"We found a payphone."

"The payphone near the station still worked in an emergency."

a communication system by which people were able to send and receive messages over long distances, using electrical or radio signals

"The telegraph changed communication."

"The telegraph once allowed messages to travel much faster than mail."

(computing) an area on a computer containing files that are necessary for keeping the computer organized

"Open the documents directory."

"Please save the new report in the 'Projects' directory to keep all related files together."

a group of numbered buttons on a surface used for operating a TV, phone, computer, etc.

"Use the keypad carefully."

"She entered the code using the small keypad on the door."

a device that can send and receive documents in electronic form using a telephone line and then print them

"Send it by fax."

"Although fax machines are outdated some medical offices still use them to send patient records securely."

a communication system that allows people in different parts of a plane, office, etc. to speak to each other

"The intercom rang loudly."

"We spoke to the receptionist through the intercom at the entrance."

a meeting held among several people who are in different locations, linked via the Internet

"The teleconference started on time."

"We held a teleconference with the Tokyo office because flying everyone to one location would be too expensive."

the connection and exchange of data between everyday objects over the Internet

"The Internet of Things connects many devices."

"The Internet of Things connects everyday devices like fridges and lights to the internet for smart control."

a video, image, etc. that has been altered to act as a joke or to tease someone, used and quickly spread by internet users

"The funny meme went viral on social media."

"The funny cat meme went viral on social media and was shared thousands of times within just a few hours."

a phone that is a cross between a mobile phone and a tablet, larger than the former but smaller than the latter

"I bought a new phablet."

"A phablet gives you a larger screen without losing portability."

a photo of a person that is taken by the same person, usually shared on social media

"She took a selfie."

"He posted a selfie from the top of the mountain."

a form of video content, often published on websites or social media platforms, where individuals or content creators share their personal experiences, expertise, or opinions through recorded videos in a blog-like format

"I watch a vlog daily."

"She started a vlog to share her travel experiences with her followers."

a sensational or misleading online content designed to attract clicks

"This title looks like clickbait."

"Many news websites use clickbait headlines to attract readers even if the article content disappoints them."

a website that is regularly updated by its owner or owners and gives information about a specific topic or things that happen to them

"I write on a weblog."

"She updates her weblog every week sharing personal stories and photographs from her travels abroad."

the use of electronic communication to harass, intimidate, or harm others, typically through social media, messaging apps, or online platforms

"Cyberbullying hurts people online."

"Cyberbullying is the use of digital communication tools to intentionally harass"

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

"Browse the website for products."

"She likes to browse the internet for hours looking at recipes and home decoration ideas for her new apartment."

to break a telephone conversation between two people

"We will disconnect now."

"The sudden storm caused the satellite signal to disconnect, interrupting our important conference call."

(computing) to move from one website to another or find one's way around on a website

"I can navigate this."

"Users can easily navigate through the complex interface to find the desired information."

to remove restrictions so that a website, phone, account, etc. can be accessed again

"Unblock the website now."

"The IT department will unblock your account once you verify your identity and reset your password."

related to a telephone system that uses radio stations for communication

"I have a cellular phone."

"I have a cellular phone but I rarely use it because I prefer to communicate through email and text messages."

not functioning because of having no power

"The phone is dead."

"Unfortunately, the laptop's battery was completely dead, preventing any further work."

a system of Internet connection that allows users to share information simultaneously

"Broadband is very fast."

"Reliable broadband internet is essential for remote workers who need to attend video conferences without interruptions."

(computing) data that a web server sends to a browser and receives if the user visits the website again, used for identifying or tracking the user's activities

"The website uses cookies for tracking."

"Many websites ask for your consent to use cookies before you can browse their content."

the last characters of a website's address such as '.com', '.org', etc.

"The website's domain is .org."

"We need to choose a suitable domain name for our new online business."

an extra telephone connected to the main phone line in a house

"I need an extension."

"Please ask the operator for the main office extension to speak with someone directly."