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  1. work on / at / with the computer [working] | WordReference Forums

    Dec 6, 2008 · Which preposition is best when you do computer work such as typing, office work etc. I don't mean programming or developing or administrating.

  2. My brother is an engineer "at/in" a computer company.

    Oct 6, 2022 · 3. My brother is a computer company engineer. There is a veiled suggestion here that a computer company is centred around a single engineer. Or that a 'computer company engineer' is …

  3. computer not working - WordReference Forums

    May 3, 2007 · Hello, When your computer ( or program you were working on ) is blocked fr some particular reason. Can we say : My computer ( software) is hung / is frozen. Would you use these …

  4. doesn't work vs. isn't working - WordReference Forums

    Mar 2, 2012 · Hello When somebody describes a problem he has with a device, does it matter whether the present simple or the present continuous is used? Are both acceptable when phoning customer …

  5. A person working in IT - WordReference Forums

    Jan 24, 2012 · Right - the person from IT who comes to fix your computer might fit that informal tag. However, the Senior VP for IT would not IT professional covers all of them, even if the term is …

  6. smashed vs broke vs crushed vs crashed vs fractured

    Mar 29, 2024 · Crashed -> to crash, in the context of computers, means "to suddenly stop working because of a fault in the operating system". "There's something wrong wit my computer.

  7. Does it work/ Is it working - WordReference Forums

    Mar 26, 2014 · Hi all, Can anyone please tell me how to use the following sentences correctly? 1. Is it working? 2. Does it work? I think the first one is used when something that is currently being used. …

  8. I <have> worked for X company for 3 years. - WordReference Forums

    Aug 5, 2021 · Google is the most prestige technology company. All people working in technology sector know this. Of course, the employer who interview me in today interview also know this. Can I use this …

  9. "to be done" versus "to be finished" - I'm done, I'm finished

    Sep 1, 2004 · -I was still working on the project. -What about Friday? -In the morning I was still working on the project. But then around noon I finished. Nevertheless, that sounds slightly awkward. I would …

  10. damaged/spoiled/broken - WordReference Forums

    Jan 8, 2018 · "Damaged" and "broken" both suggest physical damage. "Spoiled" doesn't work in your context. You could probably say something has spoiled something's working or mechanism but that …