CD-ROM drive
ˌsiːˌdiːˈrɒm draɪv
Definition

Definition of CD-ROM drive - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyDatedTMdevice that reads data from CD-ROMsDatedTM
  • He installed the software using the CD-ROM drive.
  • The CD-ROM drive is outdated technology.
  • She found an old CD-ROM drive in the attic.
CD drive optical drive
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Images of CD-ROM drive

  • CD-ROM drive: device that reads data from CD-ROMs
    device that reads data from CD-ROMs

Expressions with CD

audio CDn.
compact disc holding digital audio for music or sound playback
I bought the new album on audio CD.
CD playern.
electronic device that plays audio compact discs
I bought a new CD player for my stereo system.
CD-ROMabbr.
disc that stores data and cannot be changed
The game comes on a CD-ROM.
MP3 CDabbr.
CD storing music files in MP3 format
I bought an MP3 CD for my car.
CD keyn.
code to unlock digital content
The game requires a CD key for access.
CD-DAabbr.
standard format for digital audio on CDs
This player supports CD-DA playback.

Expressions with ROM

CD-ROMabbr.
disc that stores data and cannot be changed
The game comes on a CD-ROM.
DVD-ROMabbr.
disc that stores data and cannot be changed
This movie is on a DVD-ROM.
BD-ROMabbr.
disc that stores data and cannot be changed
This movie is only available on BD-ROM.

Expressions with drive

drive downv.
operate a vehicle down a road or path
We decided to drive down the coast for the weekend.
drive homev.
operate a vehicle to reach one's home
After the party, I had to drive home.
drive inv.
arrive by car at a destination
They decided to drive in to the city for the concert..
drive aroundv.
take someone in a vehicle to various places
He had to drive around his clients all day.
drive byv.
move past a place in a vehicle
We decided to drive by the old house.
drive crazyv.
cause someone to feel extreme annoyance or irritation
His constant humming drives me crazy.
drive me crazyv.
irritate or annoy someone intensely
His constant humming drives me crazy.
drive offv.
leave a place in a vehicle
She drove off in a hurry to catch her flight..
drive someone crazyv.
make someone feel very annoyed
His constant humming is starting to drive me crazy.
drive someone madv.
make someone very angry or annoyed
The noise will drive my brother mad.

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  1. French:lecteur de CD-ROM, ...
  2. German:CD-ROM-Laufwerk, ...
  3. Italian:lettore CD-ROM, ...
  4. Spanish:unidad de CD-ROM, ...
  5. Portuguese:unidade de CD-ROM, ...
  6. Chinese:CD-ROM驱动器, ...
  7. Japanese:CD-ROMドライブ, ...
  8. Arabic:قارئ سي دي روم, ...
  9. Hebrew:כּוֹנַן CD-ROM, ...
  10. Russian:CD-ROM привод, ...
  11. Ukrainian:CD-ROM привід, ...
  12. Hindi:सीडी-रोम ड्राइव, ...

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