Phrases & Expressions

Making information and options visible so users don't have to remember them.

• The interface uses recognition over recall for ease of use.
• Recognition over recall means less mental effort.

Mining practices that minimize harm to the environment and people.

• Responsible mining protects local communities.
• The company invests in responsible mining.

A failure or malfunction in the Required Navigation Performance system.

• An RNP fail warning alerted the pilot.
• If an RNP fail occurs, follow standard procedures.

In software development, to do testing and checks earlier in a project.

• We need to shift left on this project's testing.
• Teams that shift left find bugs before they become expensive.

Of a pilot or aircraft, to reduce speed to a stated value.

• The controller asked us to slow to 210 knots on the approach.
• We had to slow to minimum clean speed behind the slower aircraft.

Used before a verb to show the purpose of an action.

• He whispered so as not to wake the baby.
• She woke up early so as to catch the train.

To make someone officially promise to do a job properly when that person starts it.

• The new prime minister will be sworn in next week.
• She was sworn in as the first female judge.

A promise made in a wedding ceremony to stay together until one partner dies.

• They vowed, 'Till death do us part'.
• They promised to love each other till death do us part.

A ground proximity warning that the aircraft is too low with high ground nearby.

• The warning "too low, terrain" sounded as the aircraft descended in cloud.
• When you hear "too low, terrain", climb away from the ground at once.

To stop speaking in a meeting or debate so that another person can speak.

• Thank you for your comments. I will now yield the floor.
• The speaker yielded the floor to the next presenter.