Learn English Phrasal Verbs:Computer Issues
Learn useful IT and computer phrasal verbs to confidently explain tech problems and software issues in English.
break down
stop working
My laptop tends to break down during important meetings.
My laptop tends to stop working during important meetings.
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turn off
power off
Please turn off your computer when you’re done.
Please power off your computer when you’re done.
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turn on
power on
Can you turn on the printer for me?
Can you power on the printer for me?
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sort out
fix
We need to sort out this error before the presentation.
We need to fix this error before the presentation.
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bring up
mention
Could you bring up the topic of upgrades in the next meeting?
Could you mention the topic of upgrades in the next meeting?
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look after
maintain
It’s essential to look after your devices to avoid problems.
It’s essential to maintain your devices to avoid problems.
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play up
malfunction
The internet connection has been playing up all morning.
The internet connection has been malfunctioning all morning.
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throw out
get rid of
Don’t forget to throw out old cables you no longer use.
Don’t forget to get rid of old cables you no longer use.
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turn out
transpire
It turned out that the issue was caused by a loose wire.
It transpired that the issue was caused by a loose wire.
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go along with
agree
I go along with you that we should install the software update.
I agree with you that we should install the software update.
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find out
discover
Did you find out why the system was so slow?
Did you discover why the system was so slow?
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call in
ask someone to assist you
We should call in a technician to check the server.
We should ask a technician to assist us to check the server.