Monitor meaning in English
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Definition
a monitor: a screen; a person who observes or supervises others
to monitor: to observe, to keep an eye on, to supervise
He has been vomiting all day, I will monitor him tonight.
Examples
- "We must of course monitor the situation, though I would be very surprised if this "copycat" product had an impact on our sales."
- "Okay, and while the system is booting up, we're going to turn on the monitor."
- "Monitored call turnover"
- "Bruno : I saw everything from the security cameras that monitor these toilets."
- "Well, even so, you'll have to move the plants and the flowers away from the monitor."
- "If the anti-piracy legislation is passed, government agencies will be tracking IP addresses, monitoring our downloads, maybe even reading our emails!"
- "A crucial symbol isn't showing up on my monitor!"
Exercise 1
Bruno thinks that:
Bruno thinks that:
This is not a correct choice. On the contrary, Bruno praises Hannah's behaviour by writing "Thank you for bringing this matter to my attention – you did the right thing".
This is a correct choice. Bruno writes that "Lion Flower" will "only be purchased by those outside our target market". A "target market" is a market segment (or group of consumers defined by age, gender, and/or socio-economic grouping) to which a particular product is marketed. Bruno thinks that "Lion Flower" will be bought by people "outside" or "beyond" TigerLily's target market, therefore the people who buy "Lion Flower" are not the same people who might buy "TigerLily".
This is incorrect. Bruno writes that "Lion Flower" will "only be purchased by those outside our target market". In this context, the term "target market" does not mean a geographical region but rather the group of consumers to which a product is marketed.
This is correct. Bruno writes "We must of course monitor the situation, though I would be very surprised if this "copycat" product had an impact on our sales". To "monitor (a situation)" is to "observe" or "watch" it. This indicates that Bruno thinks that Delavigne needs to remain informed about "Lion Flower".
Exercise 2
"Government agencies will be tracking IP addresses, monitoring our downloads..."
Which of the following is synonymous with the verb "to monitor"?
Which of the following is synonymous with the verb "to monitor"?
"Government agencies will be tracking IP addresses, monitoring our downloads..."
Which of the following is synonymous with the verb "to monitor"?
Which of the following is synonymous with the verb "to monitor"?
The verb "to monitor" shares a similar meaning with the verb "to observe". Example: The police monitored the movements of the murder suspect.
This is incorrect. "To criminalize" does not share a similar meaning with "to monitor". "To criminalize" is to make an action illegal, for example: Marijuana is criminalized in the US.
This is incorrect. "To monitor" does not share a similar meaning with "to transfer".
This is incorrect. The verb "to display" is not synonymous with "to monitor". "To display" is to show, exhibit or demonstrate. Note that the noun "monitor" refers to a visual display unit (like a TV or computer screen).
This is incorrect. "To monitor" does not share a similar meaning with "to stop".
Exercise 3
Luna has written a letter to the cleaning company. Complete the letter below with the most appropriate words or phrases.
Dear Sir or Madam,
the standard of service the cleaner you sent us, Mr. Jorge Miguel Santa María Jesús, is totally . Here are but two reasons for our dissatisfaction.
-He doesn't clean. I'm not sure if this is because he doesn't know how, or he just doesn't want to.
-Since he started working here, our once-manageable rodent problem has become out of control, and we've been forced to exterminators to resolve the problem.
Before you offer to replace Mr. Jorge Miguel Santa María Jesús with another one of your employees, I should let you know that the Delavigne Corporation will be using your company to meet our cleansing needs. I remind you that the cleaner you sent us was caught stealing the office plants, the one before her was discovered hiding under the desk of our marketing director, trying to look up her skirt, and the gentleman before that had to be brought down from the roof by the police. Our CEO kindly decided not to press charges, but I fear that one more such incident would tip the balance.
It is therefore my obligation you that the contract between our two companies is terminated.
Thank you for your understanding,
Regards,
Luna DeLune
Human Resources Manager
Dear Sir or Madam,
the standard of service the cleaner you sent us, Mr. Jorge Miguel Santa María Jesús, is totally . Here are but two reasons for our dissatisfaction.
-He doesn't clean. I'm not sure if this is because he doesn't know how, or he just doesn't want to.
-Since he started working here, our once-manageable rodent problem has become out of control, and we've been forced to exterminators to resolve the problem.
Before you offer to replace Mr. Jorge Miguel Santa María Jesús with another one of your employees, I should let you know that the Delavigne Corporation will be using your company to meet our cleansing needs. I remind you that the cleaner you sent us was caught stealing the office plants, the one before her was discovered hiding under the desk of our marketing director, trying to look up her skirt, and the gentleman before that had to be brought down from the roof by the police. Our CEO kindly decided not to press charges, but I fear that one more such incident would tip the balance.
It is therefore my obligation you that the contract between our two companies is terminated.
Thank you for your understanding,
Regards,
Luna DeLune
Human Resources Manager
Luna has written a letter to the cleaning company. Complete the letter below with the most appropriate words or phrases.
Dear Sir or Madam,
I regret to inform you that 1 the standard of service provided by 2 the cleaner you sent us, Mr. Jorge Miguel Santa María Jesús, is totally unsatisfactory 3. Here are but two reasons for our dissatisfaction.
-He doesn't clean. I'm not sure if this is because he doesn't know how, or he just doesn't want to.
-Since he started working here, our once-manageable rodent problem has become out of control, and we've been forced to hire 4 exterminators to resolve the problem.
Before you offer to replace Mr. Jorge Miguel Santa María Jesús with another one of your employees, I should let you know that the Delavigne Corporation will no longer 5 be using your company to meet our cleansing needs. I remind you that the previous 6 cleaner you sent us was caught stealing the office plants, the one before her was discovered hiding under the desk of our marketing director, trying to look up her skirt, and the gentleman before that had to be brought down from the roof by the police. Our CEO kindly decided not to press charges, but I fear that one more such incident would tip the balance.
It is therefore my obligation to inform 7 you that the contract between our two companies is hereby 8 terminated.
Thank you for your understanding,
Regards,
Luna DeLune
Human Resources Manager
Dear Sir or Madam,
I regret to inform you that 1 the standard of service provided by 2 the cleaner you sent us, Mr. Jorge Miguel Santa María Jesús, is totally unsatisfactory 3. Here are but two reasons for our dissatisfaction.
-He doesn't clean. I'm not sure if this is because he doesn't know how, or he just doesn't want to.
-Since he started working here, our once-manageable rodent problem has become out of control, and we've been forced to hire 4 exterminators to resolve the problem.
Before you offer to replace Mr. Jorge Miguel Santa María Jesús with another one of your employees, I should let you know that the Delavigne Corporation will no longer 5 be using your company to meet our cleansing needs. I remind you that the previous 6 cleaner you sent us was caught stealing the office plants, the one before her was discovered hiding under the desk of our marketing director, trying to look up her skirt, and the gentleman before that had to be brought down from the roof by the police. Our CEO kindly decided not to press charges, but I fear that one more such incident would tip the balance.
It is therefore my obligation to inform 7 you that the contract between our two companies is hereby 8 terminated.
Thank you for your understanding,
Regards,
Luna DeLune
Human Resources Manager
1 I regret to inform you that: "I regret to inform you..." is a common, polite way to introduce bad news, and is the best choice here. An example: "We regret to inform our customers that we will no longer be selling apples".
1 I have the pleasure of informing you that: It does not make sense to introduce bad news with a positive statement such as this.
1 I would like to know if: Luna is not asking anything, so a question construction doesn't make sense.
2 provided by: "Provided by" is the best choice here. To "provide" a service is to supply it to someone. This sentence uses a passive construction. Example: "Sandwiches were provided by the organisers of the event".
2 monitored by: To "monitor (a situation)" is to "observe" or "survey" it. This does not make sense here.
2 esteemed by: To "esteem" someone is to "respect" them or "hold them in high regard". This does not make sense here.
3 unsatisfactory: "Unsatisfactory" is the best choice here. "Unsatisfactory" service is "inadequate" or "not good enough". Example: "Michael's behaviour at school is unsatisfactory".
3 radical: The term "radical" shares a similar meaning with "extreme". It can also mean "cool" or "excellent" when used by surfers. It is inappropriate here.
3 unsatisfying: Something which is "unsatisfying" leaves us "hungry" or "unfulfilled". It does not make sense here.
3 satisfactionless: This term does not exist.
4 hire: "Hire" is the best choice here. To "hire" someone is to "employ" them or "provide work" for them. Example: "Andrew has hired a cleaner to help him keep his house tidy".
4 fire: To "fire" someone is to "dismiss" or "sack" them. This does not make sense here.
4 release: To "release" something is to "set it free" or "liberate it". This does not make sense here.
5 no longer: The expression "no longer" shares a similar meaning with "no more" or "not any more", meaning that something has ended or stopped. Example: "I will no longer be eating cheese: I'm going vegan".
5 longer: The term "longer" means "more long", and it does not make sense here.
5 more: "More" means "additionally", and does not make sense here.
6 previous: "Previous" is the best answer here. The term "previous" shares a similar meaning with "former" or "past". In this context, Luna is referring to the cleaner who used to work at Delavigne in the past. Example: "Miriam's previous boyfriends were all slightly strange".
6 earliest: The term "earliest" means "first", chronologically. It does not make sense here.
6 following: The term "following" means "coming after or later". It is quite the opposite of the word Luna needs here.
6 ancient: The term "ancient" means "very old", and is not appropriate here.
7 to inform: "To inform" someone of something is to "tell them about it". The construction "it is my obligation to inform you that..." is a useful, formal phrase to introduce an official piece of news. Example: "It is my obligation to inform you that anything you say may be used in evidence in court".
7 to ask: "Ask" does not make sense here. Luna is making a statement; she is not asking a question.
7 to say: It does not make sense to use "to say" here. It is grammatically incorrect to "say someone something". Moreover, "to say" refers to spoken language, not letters.
7 to regret: To "regret (an event)" is to feel sorry or sad that it happened. This term does not make sense here.
8 hereby: "Hereby" is the best choice here. This little word means "by this document" or "as a result of this letter". Luna is saying that her letter serves as notice that the contract between Delavigne and the cleaning company has been ended. Another example: "I hereby resign from my job at this company".
8 by here: "By here" is a very colloquial expression meaning "around here". It does not make sense in the context of this sentence.
8 thereby: The term "thereby" refers to an action which is distant in time or space. It means "by that document" or "as a result of that letter". Since Luna is writing her own letter, we need the closer term: "hereby".
8 hypothetically: The term "hypothetically" means "in principle" or "in theory". It does not make sense in the context of this sentence.
Exercise 4
What does Bruno NOT have on his desk?
Bruno does not have: .
Bruno does not have: .
What does Bruno NOT have on his desk?
Bruno does not have: a tower.
Bruno does not have: a tower.
a tower: This is the item that Bruno doesn't have on his desk. He has all the other ingredients to make a great computer! But all good geeks know that the tower is the heart of the computer: the brains behind the operation. The monitor is like the face. The keyboard is the ears. And the mouse is... I'm not sure what the mouse is, actually.
a keyboard: That's not right! Bruno does have a keyboard on his desk - can't you see it? It's to the left, in front of the computer screen. It's lucky that he has a keyboard on his desk: if it was on the ceiling, he might have a hard time writing emails.
a monitor: That's not right! Bruno does have a screen on his desk - can't you see it? It's to the left of his desk. It looks like a rather nice flat screen monitor.
a mouse: That's not right! Bruno does have a mouse on his desk - can't you see it? It's right there in front of him. Did you know that the plural of "mouse" is "mice"? English is annoying like that sometimes. If Bruno didn't have a mouse, then how would he be able to click compulsively?!
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