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Happy student Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary

Go on someone's computer

What does it mean to *go on someone's computer/mobile phone/laptop/tablet etc.*? It doesn't sound like a synonym of 'just use', more like 'secretly use without owner's permission'. Am I right? *Can you define this word/expression and give several examples?* I'll really appreciate it!
  

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Yes, the situation may indeed indicate that the use of the computer was without permission. Context would make it clear.

— Philip

  • Yes, the situation may indeed indicate that the use of the computer was without permission.
  • Context would make it clear.
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Yes, the situation may indeed indicate that the use of the computer was without permission. Context would make it clear.
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Happy studentWhat does it mean to *go on someone's computer/mobile phone/laptop/tablet etc.*?
That is not natural.

go on someone's account, such as their bank account, facebook account, etc. -

This means that either you have permission to access someone's account on their behalf (they gave you the login information) or you don't (you hacked
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