Work performed away from an employer's usual workplace using communication technology.
work from home
To perform one's job from a home rather than an employer's workplace.
home office
A room or area at home arranged for paid work.
laptop
A portable computer designed to be used in different locations.
/ˈlæptɑːp/
internet connection
A link that allows a device to access the internet.
Wi-Fi
A wireless technology used to connect devices to a local network and the internet.
/ˈwaɪ faɪ/
webcam
A camera connected to a computer for live video.
/ˈwebkæm/
microphone
A device that captures sound for calls or recordings.
/ˈmaɪkrəfoʊn/
headset
Headphones combined with a microphone for calls or audio.
/ˈhedset/
video call
A live conversation in which participants can see and hear one another online.
online meeting
A scheduled discussion held through internet communication tools.
meeting link
A web address used to enter an online meeting.
join a meeting
To enter an online or in-person meeting as a participant.
mute
To stop one's microphone from sending sound during a call.
/mjuːt/
unmute
To allow one's microphone to send sound again.
/ˌʌnˈmjuːt/
camera
A device that captures still or moving images.
/ˈkæmərə/
screen
The surface of a device on which digital information appears.
/skriːn/
share screen
To display the contents of one's screen to other call participants.
message
A short written or recorded communication sent to another person.
/ˈmesɪdʒ/
email
A digital message sent through an electronic mail system.
/ˈiːmeɪl/
file
A named collection of digital information stored on a device or service.
/faɪl/
folder
A digital container used to organize files.
/ˈfoʊldər/
download
To copy data from a remote system to a local device.
/ˌdaʊnˈloʊd/
upload
To copy data from a local device to a remote system.
/ˌʌpˈloʊd/
log in
To enter credentials and gain access to a digital service.
password
A secret string used to verify identity when accessing a system.
/ˈpæswɜːrd/
schedule
A plan showing when work, meetings, or events will happen.
/ˈskedʒuːl/
time zone
A geographical area that uses the same standard time.
break
A short period when someone stops working to rest.
/breɪk/
available
Able to meet, respond, or work at a particular time.
/əˈveɪləbəl/
connection problem
A technical difficulty preventing stable network communication.
Can you hear me
A question used to check whether audio is working during a call.
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