Computer Hardware Vocabulary

noun a vehicle or aircraft used to transport people or goods between locations

verb to move or travel back and forth regularly between two places

• The shuttle will transport passengers from the airport to the hotel.
• Do you want to take the shuttle or a taxi to the event?
• Let's catch the shuttle to the beach, it's faster than walking.
• The new policy acts as a shuttle, moving information seamlessly between departments.

noun a small piece of something, typically wood or plastic, used in various games

adjective having a color resembling that of blood or a ripe tomato, at the end of the spectrum next to orange and opposite violet

• The casino uses red chips to represent a higher denomination of money.
• I always bet with red chips because they bring me good luck.
• I'm all in with my red chips, I'm feeling lucky tonight!
• She knew she was playing with red chips when she took on such a risky investment.

noun a rapid descent or decrease in speed

verb to decrease in speed or intensity through spinning or rotation

• The technician needed to spin down the machine before performing maintenance.
• Can you spin down the music a bit? It's too loud.
• I told him to spin down the drama and just relax.
• She needed to spin down her emotions before making a decision.