UPS
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.Stands for Uninterruptible Power Supply. A battery system that provides power to a computer if the main electricity fails.
n.Abbreviation for Uninterruptible Power Supply. An apparatus that provides emergency power to a load when the input power source or main power fails.
Simple“The server stayed online during the storm because it was connected to a UPS.”
In context“Data centers rely on industrial-scale UPS systems to bridge the gap between a utility failure and the activation of diesel generators.”
UsageUsually treated as a countable noun; use 'a UPS' (pronounced 'a U-P-S').
Synonymsbattery backuppower source - 02 B1 Intermediate
n.Stands for United Parcel Service. A large international company that delivers packages.
n.Abbreviation for United Parcel Service. A global package delivery and supply chain management company.
Simple“I need to go to the shop to drop off this UPS package.”
In context“The logistics manager coordinated the international shipment through UPS to ensure real-time tracking for the client.”
Synonymscourierdelivery service - 03 C1 Advanced
adj.A word used to describe something that is very good or impressive.
adj.A predicative adjective used to denote excellence or high quality.
Simple“His performance at the concert last night was really UPS.”
In context“The local youth culture often uses the term to describe an athlete who is particularly UPS during a match.”
Teacher's tipThis sense is specific to Singaporean English (Singlish) and is rarely understood outside of that region.
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