Computer Networking Terms

adjective occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady

• The intermittent rain showers caused delays in the outdoor event.
• The intermittent Wi-Fi connection is driving me crazy!
• My car has been acting all intermittent lately.
• Her intermittent bursts of creativity make her artwork truly unique.

noun the left-hand side of a vessel or aircraft, when facing forward

verb to turn or put to the left or port side of a vessel

• The ship docked at the port to unload its cargo.
• Let's meet at the port for a quick chat.
• I heard there's a cool party happening at the port tonight.
• She found solace in the port of his embrace during tough times.

verb to release from bonds or constraints; to untie or undo

• It is important to unbind the contract before making any amendments.
• Can you help me unbind this tangled mess of cords?
• I need to unbind myself from this toxic relationship.
• Sometimes we need to unbind ourselves from our past in order to move forward.

noun abbreviation for Intimate Partner Violence, which refers to physical, sexual, or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse

preposition used in phrases like 'victims of IPV'

• IPV stands for Intimate Partner Violence, which is a serious issue that affects many relationships.
• My friend finally left her partner after experiencing IPV for years.
• I can't believe he's still with her even after all the IPV she put him through.
• The emotional scars from IPV can last a lifetime.