input

S2 W1

BrE /ˈɪnˌtʌp/ AmE /ˈɪnˌtʌp/

noun / verb en → es

1 DATA ENTRY [uncountable] B2

information that is entered into a computer or other device

entrada, datos de entrada

  • input data

Collocations computer input · data input

  • The system requires a lot of user input.

    El sistema requiere mucha entrada por parte del usuario.

2 CONTRIBUTION [uncountable] B1

the contribution that someone makes to something, especially in a discussion or decision-making process

contribución, aporte

  • make an input

Collocations employee input · customer input

  • We value the input of our customers.

    Valoramos la contribución de nuestros clientes.

3 ACTION [transitive] B1

to put information into a computer or other device

introducir, ingresar

  • input data

Collocations input data · input text

  • Please input your password.

    Por favor, ingrese su contraseña.

4 CONTRIBUTE [transitive] B2

to contribute to something, especially in a discussion or decision-making process

contribuir, aportar

  • input ideas

Collocations input ideas · input suggestions

  • She inputs a lot of creative ideas.

    Ella contribuye con muchas ideas creativas.