American English

How to pronounce computers

nounA1Very common word
kmPYOOderz

/kʰm̩ˈpʰju.ɾɚz/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Form of computer

Electronic machines that store information and use it to do tasks such as writing, watching videos, or using the internet.

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Meanings & examples

plural noun

Electronic machines that store information and use it to do tasks such as writing, watching videos, or using the internet.

I use computers to study English.

Computers can store thousands of photos.

Useful expressions

turn on a computer

to start a computer by pressing its power button

Please turn on the computer.

shut down a computer

to turn off a computer using its system controls

Shut down the computer before you leave.

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