CEFR B1

cartridges

noun

Meaning

Sealed containers holding a supply of ink, toner, or other material, designed to be inserted into a machine like a printer, pen, or game console.

The printer displayed a message indicating that the black ink cartridge was empty.
He replaced the toner cartridge in the laser printer.

Synonyms: containers, receptacles, units, modules

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːtrɪdʒɪz/

Sealed containers holding a supply of ink, toner, or other material, designed to be inserted into a machine like a printer, pen, or game console.

The printer displayed a message indicating that the black ink cartridge was empty.
He replaced the toner cartridge in the laser printer.
Video game cartridges were popular in the 1980s and 1990s for storing game data.

replace cartridge (collocation): To substitute an old or empty cartridge with a new one. — "You need to replace the ink cartridge every few months."
insert cartridge (collocation): To put a cartridge into a machine. — "Carefully insert the new cartridge into the printer slot."
printer cartridge (collocation): A cartridge specifically designed for use in a printer. — "The store sells a wide variety of printer cartridges."

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