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dvd working vs dvd on

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings and contexts. 'DVD working' implies that the DVD is functioning properly or in operation. On the other hand, 'DVD on' suggests that the DVD player is turned on or powered up.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 582 views

dvd working

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that a DVD is functioning properly or in operation.

You can use 'DVD working' to describe a situation where a DVD is playing without any issues or is functioning as expected.

Examples:

Is the DVD working properly?
The DVD player is not working.
I need to check if the DVD is working before the presentation.

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This year for our all new Top Gear DVD, we've been working hard to put right all the things that went wrong...
A technical working group, chaired by my services, has established that an increasing range of products such as DVDs, video games, flowers, contact lenses, books, other printed matter and CDs are imported regularly from third countries.
I don't know anything about any DVD, and I'm sorry, but, like I said, I haven't heard from Melissa since she started working there.

Alternatives:

DVD functioning
DVD operational
DVD in operation
DVD playing
DVD running

dvd on

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the DVD player is turned on or powered up.

You can use 'DVD on' to describe a situation where the DVD player is activated or in an operational state.

Examples:

Please turn the DVD on.
Is the DVD on?
The DVD player is not turning on.

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DVD on how to save your marriage after an affair.
Be aware that without the Joliet extensions Windows systems will not be able to display long filenames. You will only see the ISO9660 filenames. If you do not intend to use the CD/ DVD on a Windows system it is safe to disable Joliet.
I did recently sell my Chronicles of Riddick DVD on eBay for $10.
I bought a yoga DVD on the Home Shopping Network. That's great.
"to have an educational DVD on your previously unknown biological father."
We need to get your DVD on television, and people need to hear your message.
I'll put a DVD on for her.
The parties received access to the file through a DVD on 25 April and through another DVD on 30 April 2007.

Alternatives:

DVD powered up
DVD activated
DVD operational
DVD in use
DVD in operation

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