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tethering

Pronunciation: [ˈtɛðərɪŋ]

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Learn how to use tethering in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “technology”

(noun) Tethering is when you share the internet connection from your phone with another device, like a tablet or laptop. It’s like giving your device a way to go online using your phone's data.

Example

I used my phone for tethering to let my laptop connect to the internet while traveling.

Example

Tethering isn't allowed on some plans, so I couldn’t share my internet.

Example

Can I use tethering to connect my tablet to the internet?

Context: “technology”

(verb) To tether is to connect your device, like a phone, to another device so that they can share the internet. It’s like linking your phone and laptop so one can use the other’s data.

Example

I tethered my phone to my laptop so I could work online during the flight.

Example

I forgot to tether my phone, so my laptop couldn't get the internet.

Example

How do I tether my phone to my tablet for internet access?

How to pronounce tethering

Pronunciation: [ˈtɛðərɪŋ]

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