Drag a file meaning in English

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Definition

to drag (a file on the desktop): to move, to slide (a computer file) verb
to drag (something along the floor): to pull (something along the ground) verb

Examples

  • "If you need extra space, you can just drag your applications from one screen onto the second screen!"
Exercise 1
Word Search! Find two little words from the dialogue you just heard.

This term describes moving a file or icon from one place to another with a mouse. "You can use your mouse to the file to the trash if you want to delete it."

This term describes something very big. "Oh my god, this elephant is !"
Word Search! Find two little words from the dialogue you just heard.

This term describes moving a file or icon from one place to another with a mouse. "You can use your mouse to drag 1 the file to the trash if you want to delete it."

This term describes something very big. "Oh my god, this elephant is huge 2!"
1 drag: "To drag (a file on the desktop)" is move it to another location using the mouse. Jean explains that with two monitors, Susie can "drag" her documents or files to either of her monitors.
2 huge: The adjective "huge" describes something very large or very big. Example: I made a huge mistake at work and got into big trouble. Susie describes Jean's monitor as "huge".

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