tower

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Computing

n. a tall, vertical case for a desktop computer.

n. a vertical computer case designed to stand on the floor or a desk, housing the main internal components.

日本語:タワー※

“He opened the computer tower to add more memory to his PC.”

“The new workstation utilizes a full-sized tower to ensure adequate airflow for the high-performance graphics cards installed inside.”

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.

日本語:そびえる※

“The new office building will tower over the small houses in the street.”

“The redwood trees tower above the forest floor, blocking out most of the sunlight for the smaller plants growing below.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Business Technical

n. a specific department in a large company that handles one type of work.

n. a distinct functional area or service line within a business, often managed by a specific provider.

“The company moved its IT support to a separate service tower.”

“Under the new operating model, the infrastructure tower is responsible for all global data center operations and cloud migrations.”