computer terminal
AmE (also): /kəmˈpjuːtɚ ˈtɝːmɪnəl/
Definition

Definition of computer terminal - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
hardwareDateddevice with keyboard and screen used to control another computerDated
  • The old computer terminal connected to the mainframe in the basement.
2.
technologyTECH.software window giving text access to another computer systemTECH.
  • He typed the command in the computer terminal to restart the server.
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Expressions with computer

computer junkien.
enthusiast who loves learning about computers
She's a computer junkie, always exploring new software.
computer bugn.
fault in programs, devices or systems causing unexpected trouble
A computer bug crashed the app right before the demo.
the computer's downexp.
not working because it is turned off or powered down
The computer's down because I turned it off last night.
computer says noexp.
humorous phrase for unhelpful customer service relying on computers
I asked for a refund, but the computer says no.
under the computer hoodadv.
in the underlying software or hardware
The program runs smoothly under the computer hood.
bring your own computerv.
bring personal laptop to an event
The workshop requires you to bring your own computer.

Expressions with terminal

airport terminaln.
building where passengers board and leave planes
The airport terminal was crowded with travelers.
bus terminaln.
place where buses start or end their routes
The bus terminal was crowded with travelers.
ferry terminaln.
place where ferries regularly load and unload passengers or vehicles
We arrived early at the ferry terminal to avoid the long summer lines.
terminal buildingn.
building where passengers enter or leave at a transport station
We waited for our flight inside the terminal building.
terminal illnessn.
incurable disease expected to lead to death
She was diagnosed with a terminal illness last year.
passenger terminaln.
building or area where travelers check in, wait, and board vehicles
The international passenger terminal was crowded with tourists catching late-night flights.
air terminaln.
building where passengers board or leave aircraft
We arrived at the air terminal two hours before our flight.
rail terminaln.
end point of a railway line where trains load or unload
The rail terminal was bustling with passengers and cargo.
a terminal casen.
patient with incurable disease leading to death
The doctor confirmed it was a terminal case.
terminal declinen.
final stage of worsening before death or collapse
The patient entered terminal decline last month.

Terms related to computer terminal

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Terms with computer terminal included in their meaning

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remote stationn.
technology
terminal connected to computer by data link
remote terminaln.
technology
terminal connected to computer by data link
termn.
technology
computer program emulating a terminal
dumb terminaln.
technology
computer terminal with no processing power
intelligent terminaln.
technology
computer terminal with processing capabilities independent of the central computer
teleprintern.
computer terminal
device for direct computer data input/output
terminal emulationn.
software function
software enabling a computer to mimic a specific terminal
terminal emulationn.
computer science
computer acts like a terminal for network access

Examples of computer terminal in a sentence

  • She logged in at the computer terminal near the entrance.
  • The hacker accessed the remote server through a computer terminal.
  • She opened a computer terminal to monitor the database logs.

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  1. French:terminal informatique, terminal, ...
  2. German:Computerterminal, Konsolenfenster, ...
  3. Italian:terminale informatico, finestra di terminale, ...
  4. Spanish:terminal de computadora, terminal, ...
  5. Portuguese:terminal de computador, janela de terminal, ...
  6. Chinese:计算机终端, 终端, ...
  7. Japanese:コンピュータ端末, ターミナルウィンドウ, ...
  8. Arabic:طَرْفِيَّة, مِحَطَّة طَرْفِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מָסוֹף מַחְשֵׁב, מָסוֹף מַחְשֵׁב, ...
  10. Russian:компьютерный терминал, терминальное окно, ...
  11. Ukrainian:комп'ютерний термінал, термінальне вікно, ...
  12. Hindi:कम्प्यूटर टर्मिनल, टर्मिनल विंडो, ...

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