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mobile
/ˈmoʊbaɪl/
able to move or be moved easily
She uses a mobile phone to stay connected on the go.
A mobile phone is portable and can be used while moving.
general
able to move or be moved easily; not fixed in one place
The furniture in this apartment is mobile, allowing for easy rearrangement.
The furniture can be moved around without difficulty.
Often used to describe objects or devices that can be carried or moved.
Technology
informaltechnical
a portable electronic device, especially a smartphone
He checked his mobile for messages while waiting for the bus.
He used his smartphone to read messages while waiting.
In technology, 'mobile' often refers to mobile phones or devices.
TechnologyBusiness
Businesstechnical
a mobile phone service provider or network
She switched to a new mobile provider for better coverage.
She changed her mobile phone service provider for improved network service.
In business, 'mobile' can refer to the industry or services related to mobile phones.
Collocations
mobile phonea portable phone used for communicationmobile appa software application designed for mobile devicesmobile networka system that provides wireless communication services
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Pro Tip
Usage in Technology
'Mobile' is commonly used to describe portable devices like smartphones and tablets.
Gold Rule
Avoid Confusion
In technical contexts, 'mobile' can refer to devices, networks, or services, so clarify the context when needed.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'mobil', from Old French 'mobile', from Latin 'mobilis' meaning 'movable'.
Usage Notes
In everyday language, 'mobile' often refers to mobile phones or devices. In technical contexts, it can describe systems or services related to mobility.
Word Breakdown
mobil
movable
root-e
adjective suffix
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