9. To switch off (V.T.) – to cause (sth. Electrical) to stop working -

to switch out (v.t.) включаться

to turn off (v.i.)

to turn out (v.t.)

to put off (esp. Br.E) (v.t.)

to put out (v.t.)

to shut off (v.t.) (v.i.)

He switched the light/ radio /television off.

He switched off the light/radio/television.

The machine shuts off by itself at the end of the recording.

to snap off (v.t.) - to turn off (a light) suddenly

Note. The phrasal verbs SWITCH OFF/OUT, PUT OFF, SNAP OFF are used only with reference to electrical equipment, the phrasal verb PUT OUT is used in regard to electrical equipment and fires, and the phrasal verbs TURN OUT, TURN OFF are used with respect to electricity, water, gas, etc.

10. to switch over (v.t.) – to charge the current in (an electrical machine)

The power machine will be switched over at midnight.

11. to warm up (v.t.) (v.i.) – (of a machine, radio, etc.) to (cause to) become

fully ready to work - греть(ся); нагревать(ся)

If the unit has not been used for a long time, set it in (the) playback mode and warm it up for a few minute before inserting a cassette.

This radio has always taken a long time to warm up!

12. to tune in (to sth.) (v.i.) – to listen (to a radio station); to move the switch (of a

to get/catch a station radio) to choose a certain station – настраивать

He tuned in to the BBC World Service.

You are not properly tuned in.

Tune in again tomorrow to hear the continuation of our

exciting story.

We always tune in at 10 o’clock to hear the news.

13. to turn up (v.t.) – to increase (a flame, sound, etc.) - усиливать (звук)

to increase/amplify the volume/sound level

He turned the radio up.

He turned up the radio.

14. to turn down (v.t.) – to reduce (a flame, sound, etc.) usu. by moving a switch

or other control – убавлять (звук)

to reduce the volume/sound level

He turned the radio down (very low).

He turned down the radio.

15. to change/turn/shift/switch (informal) (v.t.) (v.i.) – to (cause to) move from

(sb. or sth.) to ( sb. or sth. else) –

переключать

He changed/switched/turned/shifted (the television) from one

channel to another.

He changed/switched/turned/shifted (the television) to a different

channel.

He changed/switched/turned/shifted (the radio) to another station.

16. to set (v.t.) – to put sth. in a certain position – устанавливать в

to position (v.t.) определенное положение

He set the unit in the play/made mode.

Set this switch to the position that corresponds to the band in which

the programme you want to listen to broadcasting.

He set it in a raised position.

According level is automatically set.

Pull out the telescopic aerial fully and position it for the best

possible reception by adjusting the length and direction.

to set in the switched-on/switched-off position

17. to slide (v.t.) (v.i.) – to (cause to) move smoothly over a polished surface –

slide control двигать(ся) плавно

He slid the control upwards to increase the sound level.

The control slides upwards vary smoothly.

18. to press/push/touch a button – to operate a button – нажать кнопку

19. to replace (v.t.) – to change (sth. or sb.) for (sth. or sb. else), often better,

newer, etc. - заменять

We’ve replaced the old adding machine with/by a computer.

In the event of mechanical failure, the makers will replace any

faulty part free.

20. guarantee – the formal declaration that sth. will be done, esp. a written

guaranty agreement by the maker of an article to repair or replace

(legal word) it if it is found imperfect within a period of time -

гарантия качества

warranty (technical) a year’s guarantee with a watch

a two-year warranty on a new radio

a guarantee against me chanical defects

A guarantee/warranty expires/ runs out.

The radio has a two-year guarantee/warranty.

The TV set is less than a year old, so it is still under

guarantee/warranty.

to guarantee - (v.t.) – to give a guarantee for (sth. or sb.) - гарантировать;

to warrant (the less usual word) давать/ иметь гарантию

The radio is guaranteed for one year.

It is guaranteed to last ten years.

The makers guarantee this special glass against breakage.

The swimmer bought a special watch guaranteed against water

damage.

21. to maintain (v.t.) - to keep in good repair after sale -

to service (v.t.) - обслуживать; содержать в хорошем состоянии;

производить осмотр и техническое обслуживание

to maintain/service a radio/ TV set/car

to have a radio/TV set/car serviced

maintenance - обслуживание; уход (за оборудованием);

servicing – содержание и техническое обслуживание

radio/TV set/car maintenance/ servicing

preventive/routine maintenance

22. to dim (v.t.) (v.i.) – to make or become dim (=not bright; not clear) –

ослаблять(ся), притуплять(ся)

to dim the interference

The lights in the theatre began to dim.

23. to charge (v.t.) (v.i.) – to (cause to) take in the correct amount of electricity –

to recharge (v.t.) (v.i.) заряжать; повторно заряжать

The battery is flat and needs recharging.

My car battery charges easily.

rechargeable – (esp. of a light-weight storage battery) capable of being charged repeatedly from ordinary household electric current