Diy Home Improvement Terms

verb to set up or place in position for use

• The technician will install the new software on your computer.
• I'm going to install the latest update on my phone.
• Let's install this cool app and see how it works.
• She decided to install a sense of calmness in her daily routine.

verb To search or look around in a casual or careless manner

• I decided to poke around the library to see if I could find any relevant research papers.
• I like to poke around antique shops on the weekends to see if I can find any hidden treasures.
• Let's poke around the abandoned building and see if we can find anything cool.
• She always likes to poke around in other people's business, but never shares her own.

verb to occupy oneself in a desultory but pleasant manner, doing a number of small tasks or not concentrating on anything particular

• The mechanic spent the afternoon puttering around in the garage, fixing various small issues.
• I enjoy puttering around in the garden on the weekends, just tending to my plants.
• My grandpa loves puttering around in his workshop, always tinkering with something.
• After a long day at work, I like to spend my evenings puttering around the house, just relaxing and unwinding.

verb to mark or injure the surface of something by scraping or rubbing it

• The cat scratched the furniture with its sharp claws.
• I accidentally scratched my phone screen while trying to put it in my pocket.
• She scratched her head in confusion when she couldn't figure out the answer.
• His words scratched at her heart, leaving her feeling hurt and betrayed.

verb to apply quickly or forcefully

adverb in a quick or forceful manner

• The judge decided to slap on an additional fine for the defendant's repeated offenses.
• I can't believe they slapped on an extra charge for parking in the wrong spot.
• They really slapped on a hefty fee for canceling my reservation last minute.
• She felt like life was just slapping on one challenge after another.