await
/əˈweɪt/
verb
1To remain in a state of expectation until a person, event, or
result arrives.They awaited a reply that never came.
2To be in store for; to lie ahead of.A different future awaited them.
break
/breɪk/
verb · noun
1To separate into parts by force, pressure, or strain.The branch broke under its own weight.
2To interrupt the course, continuity, or operation of
something.A sudden question broke the silence.
3A pause or interruption in an activity.They took a short break before continuing.
case
/keɪs/
noun
1A particular instance of a situation; an example considered on
its own.In this case, no answer was required.
2A set of circumstances requiring consideration or
decision.The facts made a difficult case.
3A container made to hold or protect something.The instrument remained in its case.
catch
/kætʃ/
verb · noun
1To stop and hold something that is moving through the air or
away from the hand.She caught the falling glass.
2To notice, hear, or understand something brief or easily
missed.I did not catch the last word.
3An unforeseen difficulty or condition.There was one catch.
class
/klɑːs/
noun
1A group of people or things regarded as sharing important
qualities.The specimen belongs to a familiar class.
2A rank, division, or category within a larger order.Tickets were arranged by class.
3A group receiving instruction together.The class met twice a week.
const
/kɒnst/
noun · abbrev.
1A shortened form of constant: something regarded as fixed or
not subject to change.One value was treated as a const throughout the argument.
continue
/kənˈtɪnjuː/
verb
1To remain in existence or operation without stopping.The rain continued through the night.
2To begin again after an interruption.After a pause, she continued.
3To proceed farther in the same direction or course.Continue along the road until it narrows.
debugger
/ˌdiːˈbʌɡə/
noun
1A person or thing that seeks out defects, faults, or hidden
causes of failure and attempts to remove them.The debugger worked by isolating one fault at a time.
default
/dɪˈfɔːlt/
noun · verb
1A condition, choice, or action that applies when no alternative
is specified.Silence became the default.
2Failure to fulfil an obligation, especially one formally
agreed.The loan fell into default.
3To fail to act, appear, or perform as required.The player defaulted before the final round.
delete
/dɪˈliːt/
verb
1To remove written, recorded, or stored material.She deleted the final sentence.
2To cancel or strike out as no longer wanted.Several names were deleted from the list.
do
/duː/
verb
1To perform, carry out, or bring about an action.Do what is necessary.
2To complete or deal with a task.The work was done by noon.
3To act or behave in a specified way.You did well.
else
/els/
adverb · adjective
1In addition to, or instead of, what has already been
mentioned.What else could be said?
2Different; other.Someone else had already arrived.
enum
/ˈiːnʌm/
noun · abbrev.
1A shortened form of enumeration: an ordered naming or listing
of distinct possibilities.The catalogue read like an enum of vanished forms.
export
verb /ɪkˈspɔːt/ · noun /ˈekspɔːt/
verb · noun
1To send goods, materials, ideas, or data from one place or
system to another.The region exports more than it imports.
2Something sent outward or abroad.Tea became an important export.
extends
/ɪkˈstendz/
verb
1Third-person singular of extend: reaches, continues, or causes
something to reach beyond an existing limit.The path extends beyond the trees.
2Offers or gives something to another.The invitation extends to all members.
false
/fɔːls/
adjective
1Not in accordance with fact or reality.The report proved false.
2Made or intended to appear genuine while not being so.He travelled under a false name.
3Based on a mistaken belief or impression.They acted on a false assumption.
finally
/ˈfaɪnəli/
adverb
1At the end of a sequence or period of waiting.The door finally opened.
2As the last point or consideration.Finally, one question remained.
for
/fɔː; fə/
preposition · conjunction
1Intended to belong to, benefit, affect, or be received by
someone or something.This letter is for you.
2During a specified period or extent.They waited for three hours.
3Because of; on account of.The city was known for its gardens.
function
/ˈfʌŋkʃən/
noun · verb
1The purpose, role, or characteristic activity of a person or
thing.The function of the key is to open the lock.
2An activity regarded in relation to how a larger whole
operates.Memory is one function of the system.
3To work or operate in a normal or intended way.The device continued to function.
if
/ɪf/
conjunction · noun
1On the condition or supposition that.If it rains, we will remain inside.
2Introducing a possibility whose truth is uncertain.I asked if anyone had seen it.
3A condition or qualification.There were too many ifs.
implements
/ˈɪmplɪments/
verb
1Third-person singular of implement: puts a decision, plan, or
system into practical effect.The policy implements the earlier agreement.
import
verb /ɪmˈpɔːt/ · noun /ˈɪmpɔːt/
verb · noun
1To bring goods, materials, ideas, or data into a place or
system from elsewhere.The country imports most of its fuel.
2Something brought in from elsewhere.The fruit is a seasonal import.
3Meaning, significance, or consequence.Only later did they understand the import of the
decision.
in
/ɪn/
preposition · adverb
1Within the limits, area, substance, condition, or duration of
something.A light was on in the room.
2Into an enclosed or interior position.Come in.
3Included, involved, or taking part.Are you in?
instanceof
/ˈɪnstəns əv/
compound noun
1An instance of: a particular example or occurrence considered
as belonging to a wider kind.The event was treated as an instanceof a more general
pattern.
interface
/ˈɪntəfeɪs/
noun · verb
1A point or boundary at which two different things meet and
affect one another.The shoreline forms an interface between land and sea.
2A means by which two parties, systems, or fields
communicate.Language became the interface between them.
3To interact or communicate at such a boundary.The two groups rarely interface directly.
let
/let/
verb · noun
1To allow or permit something to happen.Let the matter rest.
2To cause or enable someone or something to move or act.She let the bird go.
3A period during which play is stopped and begun again,
especially in racket sports.The serve was called a let.
new
/njuː/
adjective · adverb
1Not existing before; recently made, discovered, introduced, or
begun.They opened a new road.
2Unfamiliar or not previously experienced by the person
concerned.The city was new to her.
3Afresh; again in a changed state.They began new.
null
/nʌl/
adjective · noun · verb
1Having no legal or binding force.The agreement was declared null.
2Amounting to nothing; absent, empty, or without effect.The experiment produced a null result.
3A zero or empty value.The field was left null.
package
/ˈpækɪdʒ/
noun · verb
1An object or group of objects wrapped, boxed, or otherwise
contained together.A small package arrived by post.
2A set of related things presented or offered as a single
unit.The measures formed a complete package.
3To enclose or combine for distribution or presentation.The goods were carefully packaged.
private
/ˈpraɪvət/
adjective · noun
1Belonging to or intended for one person or a restricted
group.They met in a private room.
2Not open to public knowledge, access, or observation.The correspondence remained private.
3A soldier of the lowest enlisted rank in several armies.He served as a private.
protected
/prəˈtektɪd/
adjective
1Kept safe from harm, damage, interference, or unwanted
change.The building is protected by law.
2Reserved or secured for a particular person, group, or
purpose.Part of the coast is protected land.
public
/ˈpʌblɪk/
adjective · noun
1Open, accessible, or relating to people generally rather than
to a restricted group.The archive is open to the public.
2Done, known, or expressed where others may observe it.The statement was made public.
3The people considered collectively.The public was invited to attend.
return
/rɪˈtɜːn/
verb · noun
1To come or go back to a place, person, condition, or
activity.She returned before dark.
2To give, send, or put something back.Please return the book.
3The act of coming or going back.His return changed the atmosphere.
static
/ˈstætɪk/
adjective · noun
1Remaining in one place or state; not moving or changing.The image remained static.
2Concerned with forces in equilibrium rather than motion.The calculation assumed a static load.
3Crackling or hissing interference in a radio or electrical
signal.Only static came through the speaker.
super
/ˈsuːpə/
adjective · adverb · prefix
1Excellent, impressive, or above the ordinary.We had a super evening.
2Above, beyond, or greater than what is indicated by the word
that follows.The prefix can suggest a superhuman scale.
switch
/swɪtʃ/
verb · noun
1To change from one thing, position, course, or condition to
another.They switched seats.
2A device for making or breaking a connection or changing a
circuit.He reached for the light switch.
3A sudden or deliberate change.The switch in tone was immediate.
this
/ðɪs/
determiner · pronoun · adverb
1Referring to a person or thing that is present, near, being
indicated, or currently under consideration.This is the one I meant.
2Referring to the present time, situation, or experience.I had not expected this.
3To the degree indicated.I did not think it would be this difficult.
throw
/θrəʊ/
verb · noun
1To send something through the air by a movement of the arm or
hand.He threw the stone into the water.
2To cause suddenly to enter a particular state or
condition.The news threw them into confusion.
3An act of throwing.It was a long throw.
true
/truː/
adjective · adverb
1In accordance with fact or reality.The story is true.
2Accurate, exact, or correctly positioned.The wheel no longer ran true.
3Faithful, loyal, or consistent.She remained true to her word.
try
/traɪ/
verb · noun
1To make an attempt or effort to do something.Try again.
2To test something in order to discover its quality,
suitability, or effect.She tried the key in the lock.
3An attempt.It may work on the next try.
typeof
/ˈtaɪp əv/
compound noun
1Type of: the kind, class, or category to which a thing may be
said to belong.The object resisted every typeof classification.
var
/vɑː/
noun · abbrev.
1A shortened form of variable: a quantity, element, or condition
capable of taking different values or forms.Time remained the only uncontrolled var.
void
/vɔɪd/
noun · adjective · verb
1An empty space; a gap or absence where something might
otherwise be.The sound disappeared into the void.
2Containing nothing; lacking a quality, substance, or
effect.The room felt void of warmth.
3To make invalid or without force.The error may void the agreement.
while
/waɪl/
conjunction · noun · verb
1During the time that something else is happening.Wait here while I look.
2Although; despite the fact that.While the plan was difficult, it was possible.
3A period of time.Stay for a while.
with
/wɪð; wɪθ/
preposition
1Accompanied by or in the company of.She arrived with a friend.
2Using, carrying, containing, or marked by.Write with a pencil.
3In relation to, agreement with, or opposition to.I agree with you.
yield
/jiːld/
verb · noun
1To produce, provide, or give as a result.The field yields grain each summer.
2To give way under pressure, force, argument, or claim.The material began to yield.
3To surrender possession, control, or precedence.They refused to yield the ground.
4The amount produced or returned.The harvest gave a lower yield than expected.