# Page 245–248 of 434

> **Source:** ASD-STE100 Issue 9, January 2025
> **Pages:** 245–248 of 434

# Page 245 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| FOLLOW (v), FOLLOWS, FOLLOWED, FOLLOWED | To come after, to go after | THIS TEST FOLLOWS THE INSTALLATION OF THE HP PUMP. | |
| FOLLOW (v), FOLLOWS, FOLLOWED, FOLLOWED | | DO THE PROCEDURE THAT FOLLOWS. | |
| FOLLOW (v), FOLLOWS, FOLLOWED, FOLLOWED | For other meanings, use: | FOLLOW THE GREEN LIGHTS TO THE NEAREST STAIRCASE. | |
| OBEY (v) | | WHEN YOU USE THIS MATERIAL, OBEY THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. | When you use this material, follow the manufacturer's instructions. |
| following (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | THESE (adj) | MAKE SURE THAT THESE CIRCUIT BREAKERS ARE CLOSED. | Make sure that the following circuit breakers are closed. |
| following (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | FOLLOW (v) | OBEY THE PRECAUTIONS THAT FOLLOW. | Obey the following precautions. |
| FOR (prep) | Function word that shows purpose, intent, time, result, or the object of an action | LET THE POTTING COMPOUND DRY FOR ONE HOUR. | |
| FOR (prep) | | OBEY THE REMOVAL PROCEDURES FOR THE COMPONENTS. | |
| FOR EXAMPLE | Used to introduce something chosen as a typical case | WHEN YOU REMOVE THE STUD, USE APPLICABLE TOOLS. FOR EXAMPLE, USE A PLASTIC MALLET AND A PUNCH. | |
| forbidden (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | DO NOT | DO NOT INSTALL MORE THAN TWO WASHERS FOR EACH BOLT. | It is forbidden to install more than two washers for each bolt. |
| forbidden (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | NOT PERMITTED | SHARP OBJECTS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THIS AREA. | Sharp objects are forbidden in this area. |

# Page 246 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| force (v) — UNNAPPROVED | PUSH (v) | PUSH THE CLIP OUT TO REMOVE IT. | Clip may be removed by forcing it out. |
| force (v) — UNNAPPROVED | FORCE (TN) | DO NOT USE FORCE TO PUSH THE COVER INTO POSITION. | Do not attempt to force the cover into position. |
| forecast (v) — UNNAPPROVED | POSSIBLE (adj) | IF BAD WEATHER IS POSSIBLE, MOOR THE VESSEL SAFELY. | If unfavorable weather conditions are forecast, moor the vessel securely. |
| foreign (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | UNWANTED (adj) | THIS COVER WILL KEEP DIRT, PARTICLES, OR OTHER UNWANTED MATERIAL OUT OF THE SYSTEM. | This cover will prevent dirt, particles, or other foreign material from entering the system. |
| foremost (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | FRONT (n) | YOU CANNOT REMOVE THE HALF CLAMP THAT IS NEAREST TO THE FRONT. | The foremost half clamp is not removable. |
| form (n) — UNNAPPROVED | SHAPE (n) | THE SEAL HAS THE SHAPE OF AN ELLIPSE. | The seal is in the form of an ellipse. |
| form (v) — UNNAPPROVED | BE (v) | IF THERE IS CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL TANKS, REMOVE IT IMMEDIATELY. | If contamination has formed in the fuel tanks, remove it immediately. |
| fortify (v) — UNNAPPROVED | STRONG (adj) | CARBON-FIBER STRUCTS MAKE THE FLOOR STRUCTURE STRONGER. | Carbon-fiber struts fortify the floor structure. |
| FORWARD (adj) | Nearer to the front | THE CONTROL UNIT IS INSTALLED IN THE FORWARD PART OF THE CARGO COMPARTMENT. | |
| FORWARD (adv) | In the direction of the front | MOVE THE LEVERS FORWARD. | |
| FORWARD OF (prep) | At a position nearer to the front | THE TENSION REGULATOR IS INSTALLED FORWARD OF THE PRESSURE BULKHEAD. | |

# Page 247 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| foul (v) — UNNAPPROVED | CATCH (v) | MAKE SURE THAT THE RODS CANNOT CATCH ON THE FLAPS. | Make sure that the rods cannot foul the flaps. |
| foul (v) — UNNAPPROVED | HIT (v) | IF YOU INSTALL THE UPPER DRAG STRUT INCORRECTLY, IT WILL HIT THE LOWER DRAG STRUT DURING RETRACTION. | Do not install the upper drag strut so that it fouls the gear retraction. |
| foul (v) — UNNAPPROVED | TOUCH (v) | IF THE BRACKET TOUCHES THE CAM, ADD A SHIM WASHER. | Should the bracket foul the cam, add a shim washer. |
| foul (v) — UNNAPPROVED | CLEARANCE (n) | MAKE SURE THAT THE RODS HAVE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE. | Check that the rods do not foul each other. |
| fouled (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | DIRTY (adj) | REMOVE ALL DIRTY IGNITER PLUGS. | Remove all fouled igniter plugs. |
| fouled (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | CLOGGED (adj) | REMOVE ALL CLOGGED FILTER ELEMENTS. | Remove all fouled filter elements. |
| fouled (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | CATCH (v) | MAKE SURE THAT THE CABLES DO NOT CATCH ON THE LEVERS. | Make sure that the levers are not fouled by the cables. |
| fragile (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | EASILY DAMAGED | THE WATER QUANTITY TRANSMITTER IS EASILY DAMAGED. | The water quantity transmitter is fragile. |
| FREE (adj) | That can move easily | MAKE SURE THAT THE NUTS ARE FREE TO TURN ON THE SLEEVES. | |
| FREE (adj) | Do not use compound adjectives with free, for example, lintfree, dustfree, unless they are technical nouns. | MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO DUST ON THE SURFACE. | Make sure that the surface is dustfree. |
| free from (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | NO (adj) | MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO DUST ON THE SURFACE. | Make sure that the surface is free from dust. |

# Page 248 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| free (v) — UNNAPPROVED | RELEASE (v) | REMOVE THE SLEEVE TO RELEASE THE SLIDING TUBE. | Remove the sleeve to free the sliding tube. |
| FREELY (adv) | That can move easily | OXYGEN MUST FLOW FREELY FROM THE END OF THE HOSE. | |
| FREEZE (v), FREEZES, FROZE, FROZEN | To go or cause to go to a temperature below the freezing point of a liquid (usually of water) | FREEZE THE BUSHINGS AS FOLLOWS: | |
| FREEZE (v), FREEZES, FROZE, FROZEN | | IF YOU THINK THAT THE WATER WILL FREEZE, ADD ANTIFREEZE. | |
| FREQUENT (adj) | That occurs or is found often at short intervals | FREQUENT INSPECTIONS OF THESE AREAS ARE NECESSARY. | |
| FREQUENTLY (adv) | At frequent or short intervals | MONITOR THE INDICATORS FREQUENTLY. | |
| fresh (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | CLEAN (adj) | FLUSH THE TUBES WITH CLEAN WATER. | Flush the tubes with fresh water. |
| fresh (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | NEW (adj) | FILL WITH NEW DESICCANT. | Recharge with fresh desiccant. |
| FROM (prep) | Function word that shows a point of departure for movement, time, distance, action, or separation | REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE COVER FROM THE NEW ASSEMBLY. | |
| FRONT (adj) | Nearer to the person that looks or a reference point Refer also to IN FRONT OF. | THERE IS A "FAULT" LIGHT ON THE FRONT FACE OF THE COMPUTER. | |
| FRONT (n) | The front part or the front surface | CLEAN THE FRONT OF THE MOUNTING FLANGE WITH SOLVENT. | |
| fuel (v) — UNNAPPROVED | REFUEL (v) | REFUEL THE VEHICLE. | Fuel the vehicle. |
