# Page 313–316 of 434

> **Source:** ASD-STE100 Issue 9, January 2025
> **Pages:** 313–316 of 434

# Page 313 of 434

| **Word**<br>**(part of speech)** | **Approved meaning/**<br>**ALTERNATIVES** | **STE EXAMPLE** | **Non-STE example** |
|---|---|---|---|
| **OPEN (v),**<br>**OPENS,**<br>**OPENED,**<br>**OPENED** | 1.<br>To move or cause to<br>move from the<br>closed position<br>2.<br>To operate a circuit<br>breaker to interrupt<br>an electrical circuit | OPEN THE PRESSURE<br>VALVE.<br>WHEN THE RELIEF<br>VALVE OPENS, THE<br>PRESSURE<br>DECREASES.<br>OPEN THE CIRCUIT<br>BREAKER. | |
| **OPENING (n)** | An aperture or hole in a<br>surface | MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>OPENING IS CLEAR. | |
| **operable (adj) — UNNAPPROVED** | OPERATE (v) | MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>VALVE CAN OPERATE.<br>MAKE SURE THAT<br>YOU CAN OPERATE<br>THE VALVE. | Make sure that the valve<br>is operable.<br>Check that the valve is<br>operable. |
| **OPERATE (v),**<br>**OPERATES,**<br>**OPERATED,**<br>**OPERATED** | To put, keep, or be in<br>action | OPERATE THE<br>PLUNGER TO DRAIN<br>THE SYSTEM.<br>DO NOT GO NEAR THE<br>ENGINE WHEN IT<br>OPERATES. | |
| **OPERATION (n)** | That which occurs when<br>something operates or is<br>operated | THIS PROCEDURE IS<br>IMPORTANT FOR THE<br>CORRECT OPERATION<br>OF THE VALVE. | |
| **operational (adj) — UNNAPPROVED** | SERVICEABLE (adj)<br>This word can be<br>part of a technical<br>noun. | MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>OTHER MICROSWITCH<br>IS SERVICEABLE.<br>MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>GROUND-PROXIMITY<br>WARNING SYSTEM<br>CAN OPERATE.<br>MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>GROUND-PROXIMITY<br>WARNING SYSTEM<br>CAN OPERATE.<br>DO AN OPERATIONAL<br>TEST OF THE UNIT. | Check that the other<br>microswitch is<br>operational.<br>Check that the<br>ground-proximity<br>warning system is<br>operational.<br>Check that the<br>ground-proximity<br>warning system is<br>operational. |
| **opportunity (n) — UNNAPPROVED** | If it is possible, be<br>accurate. | REPLACE THE UNIT AT<br>THE NEXT CHECK. | Replace the unit at the<br>first opportunity. |

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| **Word**<br>**(part of speech)** | **Approved meaning/**<br>**ALTERNATIVES** | **STE EXAMPLE** | **Non-STE example** |
|---|---|---|---|
| **OPEN (v),**<br>**OPENS,**<br>**OPENED,**<br>**OPENED** | 1.<br>To move or cause to<br>move from the<br>closed position<br>2.<br>To operate a circuit<br>breaker to interrupt<br>an electrical circuit | OPEN THE PRESSURE<br>VALVE.<br>WHEN THE RELIEF<br>VALVE OPENS, THE<br>PRESSURE<br>DECREASES.<br>OPEN THE CIRCUIT<br>BREAKER. | |
| **OPENING (n)** | An aperture or hole in a<br>surface | MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>OPENING IS CLEAR. | |
| **operable (adj) — UNNAPPROVED** | OPERATE (v) | MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>VALVE CAN OPERATE.<br>MAKE SURE THAT<br>YOU CAN OPERATE<br>THE VALVE. | Make sure that the valve<br>is operable.<br>Check that the valve is<br>operable. |
| **OPERATE (v),**<br>**OPERATES,**<br>**OPERATED,**<br>**OPERATED** | To put, keep, or be in<br>action | OPERATE THE<br>PLUNGER TO DRAIN<br>THE SYSTEM.<br>DO NOT GO NEAR THE<br>ENGINE WHEN IT<br>OPERATES. | |
| **OPERATION (n)** | That which occurs when<br>something operates or is<br>operated | THIS PROCEDURE IS<br>IMPORTANT FOR THE<br>CORRECT OPERATION<br>OF THE VALVE. | |
| **operational (adj) — UNNAPPROVED** | SERVICEABLE (adj)<br>This word can be<br>part of a technical<br>noun. | MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>OTHER MICROSWITCH<br>IS SERVICEABLE.<br>MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>GROUND-PROXIMITY<br>WARNING SYSTEM<br>CAN OPERATE.<br>MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>GROUND-PROXIMITY<br>WARNING SYSTEM<br>CAN OPERATE.<br>DO AN OPERATIONAL<br>TEST OF THE UNIT. | Check that the other<br>microswitch is<br>operational.<br>Check that the<br>ground-proximity<br>warning system is<br>operational.<br>Check that the<br>ground-proximity<br>warning system is<br>operational. |
| **opportunity (n) — UNNAPPROVED** | If it is possible, be<br>accurate. | REPLACE THE UNIT AT<br>THE NEXT CHECK. | Replace the unit at the<br>first opportunity. |

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| **Word**<br>**(part of speech)** | **Approved meaning/**<br>**ALTERNATIVES** | **STE EXAMPLE** | **Non-STE example** |
|---|---|---|---|
| **orient (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | POINT (v) | MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>BOLT HEADS POINT<br>TO THE REAR. | The bolt heads must be<br>oriented toward the rear. |
| **origin (n) — UNNAPPROVED** | SOURCE (n) | THE SOURCE OF THE<br>PROBLEM IS IN THE<br>FUEL SYSTEM. | The origin of the problem<br>is in the fuel system. |
| **original (adj) — UNNAPPROVED** | INITIAL (adj) | THE SLIDE GOES<br>BACK TO ITS INITIAL<br>POSITION. | The slide returns to the<br>original position. |
| **originate (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | SOURCE (n) | IF THE VALVE IS THE<br>SOURCE OF THE FUEL<br>LEAK, REPLACE THE<br>VALVE SEALS. | If the fuel leak originates<br>at the valve, replace the<br>valve seals. |
| **OTHER (adj)** | Not the same as that<br>given before | CONNECT ONE OF<br>THE STUDS TO THE<br>GROUND AND THE<br>OTHER STUDS TO THE<br>PINS. | |
| **OTHER (pron)** | That which is not the<br>same as that given<br>before | CONNECT ONE PLUG,<br>THEN CONNECT THE<br>OTHER. | |
| **otherwise (adv) — UNNAPPROVED** | IF …NOT | MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>RODS ARE ADJUSTED<br>CORRECTLY. IF THE<br>ADJUSTMENT IS NOT<br>CORRECT, ADJUST<br>THEM AS FOLLOWS: | Check that the rods are<br>adjusted correctly,<br>otherwise adjust them as<br>follows: |
| **OUT (adj)** | Away from, or not in, a<br>location or position | IF THE INDICATOR<br>BUTTON IS OUT,<br>REPLACE THE FILTER. | |
| **OUT (adv)** | To a position away from<br>the inside | WHEN THE INDICATOR<br>BUTTON COMES OUT,<br>REPLACE THE FILTER. | |
| **OUT OF (prep)** | 1.<br>Through or from the<br>inside to the outside<br>2.<br>Not in | TILT THE FITTING TO<br>MAKE THE BARREL<br>NUT FALL OUT OF IT.<br>KEEP THE<br>COMPOUND OUT OF<br>THE SUNLIGHT. | |

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| **Word**<br>**(part of speech)** | **Approved meaning/**<br>**ALTERNATIVES** | **STE EXAMPLE** | **Non-STE example** |
|---|---|---|---|
| **OUTBOARD (adj)** | Farther from the<br>longitudinal axis of<br>something | MEASURE THE<br>MOVEMENT OF THE<br>INBOARD AND<br>OUTBOARD FLAPS. | |
| **OUTBOARD (adv)** | In, or to, a position<br>farther from the<br>longitudinal axis of<br>something | MOVE THE JACK<br>OUTBOARD TO<br>DISENGAGE IT FROM<br>THE JACKING POINT. | |
| **OUTBOARD OF**<br>**(prep)** | At a position farther from<br>the longitudinal axis | PUT THE ACCESS<br>PLATFORM IN A<br>POSITION THAT IS<br>OUTBOARD OF THE<br>FLAP TRACK. | |
| **OUTDOORS (adv)** | Not in a building | DO THIS WORK<br>OUTDOORS. | |
| **OUTER (adj)** | Located on the outside<br>or farther from the center<br>of an object | APPLY SEALANT ON<br>THE OUTER SURFACE. | |
| **outline (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | GIVE (v) | THIS SECTION GIVES<br>YOU THE<br>PROCEDURES THAT<br>ARE NECESSARY TO<br>FIND THE FAULTS. | This section outlines the<br>procedures needed to<br>find the faults. |
| **OUTPUT (n)** | The data, power, energy<br>that comes out of<br>equipment or a system | THE IMPEDANCE<br>MATCHING<br>TRANSFORMERS<br>SUPPLY 60 W OUTPUT<br>TO THE<br>LOUDSPEAKERS. | |
| **outside (adj) — UNNAPPROVED** | EXTERNAL (adj) | THE EXTERNAL<br>TEMPERATURE IS<br>SHOWN ON THE<br>CENTRAL DISPLAY<br>UNIT. | The outside temperature<br>is indicated on the<br>central display unit. |
| **outside (adj) — UNNAPPROVED** | OUTER (adj) | CLEAN THE OUTER<br>SURFACE WITH WARM<br>WATER. | Clean the outside<br>surface with warm water. |
