Remote Work

80 words and phrases for effective remote work.

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WordTranslationTranscription
remote workWork performed away from an employer's usual workplace using communication technology.
work from homeTo perform one's job from a home rather than an employer's workplace.
home officeA room or area at home arranged for paid work.
laptopA portable computer designed to be used in different locations./ˈlæptɑːp/
internet connectionA link that allows a device to access the internet.
Wi-FiA wireless technology used to connect devices to a local network and the internet./ˈwaɪ faɪ/
webcamA camera connected to a computer for live video./ˈwebkæm/
microphoneA device that captures sound for calls or recordings./ˈmaɪkrəfoʊn/
headsetHeadphones combined with a microphone for calls or audio./ˈhedset/
video callA live conversation in which participants can see and hear one another online.
online meetingA scheduled discussion held through internet communication tools.
meeting linkA web address used to enter an online meeting.
join a meetingTo enter an online or in-person meeting as a participant.
muteTo stop one's microphone from sending sound during a call./mjuːt/
unmuteTo allow one's microphone to send sound again./ˌʌnˈmjuːt/
cameraA device that captures still or moving images./ˈkæmərə/
screenThe surface of a device on which digital information appears./skriːn/
share screenTo display the contents of one's screen to other call participants.
messageA short written or recorded communication sent to another person./ˈmesɪdʒ/
emailA digital message sent through an electronic mail system./ˈiːmeɪl/
fileA named collection of digital information stored on a device or service./faɪl/
folderA digital container used to organize files./ˈfoʊldər/
downloadTo copy data from a remote system to a local device./ˌdaʊnˈloʊd/
uploadTo copy data from a local device to a remote system./ˌʌpˈloʊd/
log inTo enter credentials and gain access to a digital service.
passwordA secret string used to verify identity when accessing a system./ˈpæswɜːrd/
scheduleA plan showing when work, meetings, or events will happen./ˈskedʒuːl/
time zoneA geographical area that uses the same standard time.
breakA short period when someone stops working to rest./breɪk/
availableAble to meet, respond, or work at a particular time./əˈveɪləbəl/
connection problemA technical difficulty preventing stable network communication.
Can you hear meA question used to check whether audio is working during a call.