hit-the-refresh-button
/hɪt ðə rɪˈfreʃ ˈbʌt.ən/ IELTSAcademic
phrase
To press the refresh button or reload a page so it shows the latest information. People use it when a website seems stuck or when new content may have appeared.
- Hit the refresh button if the page looks frozen.
- I hit the refresh button and the scores updated.
- Please hit the refresh button before trying again.
Adinary Nuance
This phrase is more casual and spoken than "reload" or "update the page." "Refresh" is the standard browser term, while "hit the refresh button" sounds like everyday advice. In writing, people often choose "refresh the page" instead.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- làm mới trang
- Spanish
- recargar la página
- Chinese
- 刷新页面
- Japanese
- ページを更新する
- Korean
- 새로고침하기
Etymology
This phrase comes from computer use, especially web browsers. It combines the action verb "hit" with "refresh button," a common user-interface term from the late 20th century.
Common phrases
hit the refresh buttonkeep hitting refreshrefresh the page
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is "hit the refresh button" formal or informal?
- It is informal and common in spoken English. In business writing, "refresh the page" sounds cleaner.
- What is the difference between "refresh" and "reload"?
- "Refresh" usually means show the latest version. "Reload" is very similar and often means the same thing in browsers.
- Can I use this phrase in IELTS speaking?
- Yes, if you are talking about technology or online problems. It sounds natural in everyday speaking.