work computer

Meaning

This term refers to the specific computer provided by an employer for work-related tasks. It is used to distinguish this device from a personal computer. Employees are usually expected to use it only for professional purposes.

Examples

• I accidentally left my work computer at the office yesterday.

  I accidentally left my work computer at the office yesterday.

• Can I install this software on my work computer, or is it blocked?

  Can I install this software on my work computer, or is it blocked?

• My work computer is really slow today, so I need to restart it.

  My work computer is really slow today, so I need to restart it.

• Please don't use your work computer for online shopping.

  Please don't use your work computer for online shopping.

• The IT department is going to update my work computer tomorrow morning.

  The IT department is going to update my work computer tomorrow morning.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I need to buy a new computer of work.

  ✓ I need to get a new work computer.

  We use 'work computer' as a compound noun. 'Computer of work' is a literal translation from other languages and sounds unnatural in English.

• ✗ My worker computer is broken.

  ✓ My work computer is broken.

  'Worker' refers to the person who does the job. The noun 'work' acts as an adjective here to describe the computer's purpose.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I need to log into my ___ to check my emails.

  💡 The computer you use for your job.

  Show answer

  work computer

• Is this your personal laptop or your ___?

  💡 The device provided by your company.

  Show answer

  work computer