Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

Definition: To communicate with someone using a telephone.

Example: I will telephone you tomorrow to discuss the plans.

Definition: A device used to make and receive voice calls over distances by converting sound into electrical signals and back again.

Example: I called my friend on the telephone to discuss our plans for the weekend.

Definition: To make a call to someone using a telephone or to communicate with someone by phone.

Example: I will telephone my friend to ask about the meeting.

Definition: Related to or involving telephones.

Example: We had a telephonic conversation to discuss the project details.

Definition: A script or written work created specifically for television, often including dialogue and stage directions.

Example: The teleplay was so engaging that it captivated the audience from start to finish.

Definition: A device that shows text on a screen for a speaker to read while looking at the audience or camera, making it seem like they are speaking naturally.

Example: The news anchor read the script from the teleprompter during the live broadcast.

Definition: To slide in or out in overlapping sections, similar to how a telescope can extend or retract.

Example: The camp bucket can telescope for easy storage.

Definition: A device that uses lenses or mirrors to make distant objects appear closer and clearer, allowing people to see them better.

Example: The astronomer used a telescope to observe the stars and planets in the night sky.

Definition: To make something slide in or out in overlapping parts, or to make something smaller and more concise.

Example: The engineer had to telescope the design to fit it into the smaller space.

Definition: Relating to a telescope or capable of seeing distant objects clearly, often by using a device that can extend or compress.

Example: The astronomer used a telescopic lens to observe the distant stars more clearly.

Definition: A device that shows moving images and sound, allowing people to watch programs, movies, and news.

Example: We watched our favorite show on television last night.

Definition: Relating to or suitable for television, especially in terms of how something appears or is presented on screen.

Example: The show was designed to be televisual, capturing the audience's attention with bright colors and engaging visuals.

Definition: A brittle, silvery-white metallic element that is used in alloys, ceramics, and thermoelectric devices, often found with other metals.

Example: Tellurium is used in the production of thermoelectric materials.

Definition: To connect to a remote computer or server over the Internet using a specific protocol that allows for command-line interface access.

Example: She telnetted from her work computer to her university account.

Definition: A type of program and protocol that allows a computer to connect to and control another computer over a network as if it were a local terminal.

Example: To access the remote server, I used telnet to log in from my computer.