work laptop

Meaning

A work laptop is a portable computer provided to an employee by their employer specifically to perform their job duties. It usually contains corporate security software, and employees are often expected to keep professional and personal use separate on it.

Examples

• I forgot my work laptop at the office, so I can't log in tonight.

  I forgot my work laptop at the office, so I can't log in tonight.

• The IT department needs to install some security updates on my work laptop.

  The IT department needs to install some security updates on my work laptop.

• I packed my work laptop in my bag before leaving for the business trip.

  I packed my work laptop in my bag before leaving for the business trip.

• Our company policy says we shouldn't download personal games on our work laptop.

  Our company policy says we shouldn't download personal games on our work laptop.

• They gave me a brand new work laptop on my first day of training.

  They gave me a brand new work laptop on my first day of training.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I need to buy a laptop of work.

  ✓ I need a work laptop.

  Avoid translating literally. Use 'work laptop' as a compound noun, or say 'laptop for work'.

• ✗ My job computer is very fast.

  ✓ My work laptop is very fast.

  While 'job' and 'work' are similar, 'work laptop' or 'work computer' are the natural terms used by native speakers.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Please don't let your kids play games on your ___.

  💡 The portable computer your employer gave you.

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  work laptop

• I always shut down my ___ at 5 PM to maintain a good work-life balance.

  💡 The computer you use for your job.

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  work laptop