tower
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.a tall, vertical case that holds the main parts of a desktop computer.
n.a vertical computer case designed to stand on the floor or a desk, distinct from horizontal desktop models.
Simple“He tucked the computer tower under his desk to save space.”
In context“The technician opened the tower to install additional RAM and a more powerful cooling fan for the server.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
n.a specific department or area of a business that is managed separately.
n.a distinct functional silo or service area within an IT or business outsourcing model, often managed by a specific provider.
Simple“The company divided its IT services into a network tower and a security tower.”
In context“Under the new multi-sourcing strategy, the infrastructure tower was awarded to a specialist vendor while the service desk remained in-house.”
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a person or a vehicle that pulls another vehicle behind it.
n.an agent, vehicle, or vessel that performs the act of towing another object.
Simple“The tower arrived with a large truck to move the broken car.”
In context“The harbour tower coordinated the movement of several barges, ensuring they cleared the narrow channel before the tide turned.”
Synonymstughauler - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to be much taller than the people or things around you.
v.to rise to a conspicuous height; to be significantly taller than surrounding objects or individuals.
Simple“The new office building will tower over the small houses in the street.”
In context“The ancient redwoods tower over the forest floor, creating a dense canopy that blocks out most of the direct sunlight.”
Usageusually followed by 'over' or 'above'