Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with computer in American Collocation
computer
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
powerful
You need a fast computer to enjoy this game.
connected to the internet
Ensure that internet-connected computers are equipped with anti-virus software.
designed to be used in the home or office
Children with access to a home computer do better at school.
with special features
Touch-screen computers enhance the visitor experience.
small and portable
Increasingly the division between mobile devices and handheld computers is being blurred.
start a computer
At the end of the installation you have to restart your computer.
stop using a computer
Always be sure to shut down your computer properly at the end of the day.
use a computer
Children can touch the screen to operate the computer.
For most of the lesson the children were working on the computer.
connect computers
All students are provided with a networked personal computer.
prepare a computer
We supply, install, and configure computers.
infect/protect a computer
This virus could infect your computer and cause it to malfunction.
buy a more modern computer
I can’t afford to upgrade my computer.