VDU
- Video Display Unit
eg. The VDU at work was beginning to cause problems with my eyes so I went to an eye doctor.
VHF
- Very High Frequency
eg. The television wasn't working because of a problem with the VHF connection.
VIP
- Very Important Person
eg. The football player was given the VIP treatment when he went to visit his hometown.
VP
- Vice-President
eg. After serving faithfully as vice-president for many years my father was appointed to the position of company president.
VTR
- Video Tape Recorder
eg. The VTR in the classroom was missing because someone was using it for a meeting.
very well
- agreed, all right
eg. Very well, if you want to go I will go with you.
vicious circle
- unbroken sequence of cause and effect with bad results
eg. He had fallen into a vicious circle of drinking too much and then losing his job and then drinking even more.
vote down
- defeat in a vote
eg. The proposal to extend the opening hours of bars was voted down in the election.
Last Update: 2005/12/18