Computer Networking Vocabulary

adjective extending or moving from one place to another without changing direction or stopping

adverb in a straight line or by the shortest route

• The manager directly oversees all project activities.
• I'll talk to him directly about the issue.
• I'm gonna hit you up directly on your phone.
• Her words hit me directly in the heart.

verb to act in such a way as to have an effect on another

adjective engaging in communication or social interaction

• The researchers studied how different species are interacting in the ecosystem.
• I love interacting with my coworkers during lunch breaks.
• She's always interacting with new people at parties.
• The colors in the painting seem to be interacting with each other.

noun a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body

verb to arrange in a layer or layers

• The geologist studied the different layers of rock in the canyon.
• I love how this cake has layer upon layer of delicious frosting.
• That movie had so many plot layers, it was hard to keep up.
• She has a layer of toughness that hides her vulnerability.

noun a device used for clearing drains by forcing a flow of water through them

• The rooter machine efficiently clears out any blockages in the plumbing system.
• I called a rooter to fix the clogged drain in my bathroom.
• My friend is a real rooter when it comes to fixing cars.
• She is the rooter of all our family gatherings, always bringing everyone together.