Collocation
update software
Definition
to install the newest version of a program so it works better and is more secure
'update software' is a common English collocation. to install the newest version of a program so it works better and is more secure
update + software
“You should update software regularly to fix bugs and improve security.”
Examples
- Please _____ the software before the meeting starts.
- I need to _____ the software on my phone tonight.
- She _____ the software yesterday, and the app runs faster now.
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- We should _____ the software to the latest version to fix the security issue.
- If you don’t _____ the software, some features may stop working.
- Our IT team _____ the software on all office computers overnight.
- The system won’t let you log in until you’ve _____ the software.
- I’m _____ the software now, so the computer might restart in a few minutes.
- They had to _____ the software twice because the first installation failed.
More verb + nouns
- make progress to improve or move forward toward a goal over time
- make money to earn money; to generate a profit or income
- make a request to ask formally for something, especially through an official process
- do business to conduct commercial activity; to buy, sell, or work with another company professionally
- do exercise to do physical activity to improve health or fitness