# Page 169–172 of 434

> **Source:** ASD-STE100 Issue 9, January 2025
> **Pages:** 169–172 of 434

# Page 169 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| beside (prep) — UNNAPPROVED | ADJACENT TO | THE FUEL PUMP IS ADJACENT TO THE STRUCTURAL SUPPORT. | The fuel pump is beside the structural support. |
| BETWEEN (prep) | Related to something before and after in time or position | MAKE SURE THAT THE STOPWATCH INDICATION IS BETWEEN 2 AND 4 MINUTES. | |
| beware (v) — UNNAPPROVED | CAREFUL (adj) | BE CAREFUL OF DANGEROUS VOLTAGES. | Beware of dangerous voltages. |
| beyond (prep) — UNNAPPROVED | MORE THAN | REPLACE ALL COMPONENTS THAT ARE WORN MORE THAN THE MAXIMUM LIMITS. | Replace all components that are worn beyond their maximum limits. |
| big (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | LARGE (adj) If it is possible, give an accurate value. | INSTALL THE LARGER BOLTS. | Install the bigger bolts. |
| bind (v) — UNNAPPROVED | FREELY (adv) | MAKE SURE THAT THE VALVES MOVE FREELY. | Check that valves do not bind. |
| bind (v) — UNNAPPROVED | WIND AROUND | WIND TWO LAYERS OF TAPE AROUND THE PIPE JOINTS. | Bind the pipe joints with two layers of tape. |
| blank (v) — UNNAPPROVED | SEAL (v) | SEAL THE HOSE. | Blank the hose. |
| blank (v) — UNNAPPROVED | CAP (TN) | PUT A CAP ON THE CONNECTOR. | Blank the connector. |
| blank (v) — UNNAPPROVED | COVER (TN) | PUT A COVER ON THE OUTLET PORT. | Blank the outlet port. |
| BLEED (v), BLEEDS, BLED, BLED | To let a gas out of | BLEED THE SPEEDBRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. | |
| blend (v) — UNNAPPROVED | MIX (v) | MIX THE ADHESIVE WITH THE HARDENER. | Blend the adhesive with the hardener. |

# Page 170 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| block (v) — UNNAPPROVED | CAUSE A BLOCKAGE | MAKE SURE THAT THE SEALANT DOES NOT CAUSE A BLOCKAGE OF THE DRAIN. | Check that the sealant does not block the drain. |
| BLOCKAGE (n) | That which prevents correct operation | MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO BLOCKAGE OF THE PIPE. | |
| BLOCKED (adj) | That prevents correct operation | A BLOCKED OIL JET CAN CAUSE INCORRECT OPERATION. | |
| blot (v) — UNNAPPROVED | DRY (v) | DRY THE SURFACE WITH A TOWEL. | Blot the surface with a towel. |
| BLOW (v), BLOWS, BLEW, BLOWN | To cause gas to move | BLOW DRY AIR THROUGH THE FEED TUBES. | |
| BLUNT (adj) | Not sharp | REMOVE THE SEALANT WITH A BLUNT SCRAPER. | |
| blunted (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | BLUNT (adj) | EXAMINE THE STATIC DISCHARGERS FOR BENT AND BLUNT PINS. | Inspect the static dischargers for bent and blunted pins. |
| bolt (v) — UNNAPPROVED | ATTACH (v) (WITH A BOLT [TN] OR BOLTS [TN]) | ATTACH THE TRACK TO THE CHANNELS WITH THE BOLTS. | Bolt the track to the channels. |
| BOND (n) | 1. A connection between structural components for electrical continuity | DO A RESISTANCE CHECK OF THE PRIMARY BONDS. | |
| BOND (n) | 2. A firm connection with another material | MAKE SURE THAT THE BOND BETWEEN THE HONEYCOMB CORE AND THE SKIN IS CORRECT. | |

# Page 171 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| BOND (v), BONDS, BONDED, BONDED | 1. To make an electrical bond | THE STATIC DISCHARGER IS ELECTRICALLY BONDED TO THE FRAME. | |
| BOND (v), BONDS, BONDED, BONDED | 2. To attach firmly or become firmly attached with another material | IF THE FILLER BONDS TO THE TOOL, MAKE THE TOOL MOIST WITH COLD WATER. | |
| BOND (v), BONDS, BONDED, BONDED | 3. | WHEN YOU BOND THE MATERIALS, APPLY A THIRD LAYER OF ADHESIVE. | |
| both (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | THE TWO (TN) | ATTACH THE TWO ENDS OF THE HOSE. | Attach both ends of the hose. |
| BOTTOM (adj) | That is lowermost | REMOVE THE BOTTOM BOLT. | |
| BOTTOM (n) | The lowermost position | THE DRAIN PLUG IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT. | |
| bottom (v) — UNNAPPROVED | TOUCH (v) | OPEN THE DOOR UNTIL IT TOUCHES THE FLOOR. | Open the door until it bottoms on the floor. |
| bounds (n) — UNNAPPROVED | LIMIT (n) | MAKE SURE THAT THE CLEARANCE IS IN THE LIMITS. | Make sure that the clearance is in bounds. |
| brace (v) — UNNAPPROVED | HOLD (v) | SUPPORT STRUTS HOLD THE FLOOR STRUCTURE IN POSITION. | Support struts brace the floor structure. |
| brace (v) — UNNAPPROVED | STRONG (adj) | REINFORCEMENT PLATES MAKE THE LAP JOINTS STRONGER. | Reinforcement plates brace the lap joints. |
| branch (v) — UNNAPPROVED | DIVIDE (v) | THE PRESSURE LINES DIVIDE IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. | The pressure lines branch in different directions. |
| breadth (n) — UNNAPPROVED | WIDTH (n) | THE WIDTH OF THE MATERIAL MUST BE LARGER THAN 10 mm. | The breadth of the material must be larger than 10 mm. |

# Page 172 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| break (n) — UNNAPPROVED | STOP (v) | IF THERE TRANSMISSION STOPS, CANCEL THE TEST. | If there is a break in the transmission, cancel the test. |
| BREAK (v), BREAKS, BROKE, BROKEN | To cause to separate or become separated into parts by force | BREAK THE BOND OF THE SEALANT. | |
| BREAK (v), BREAKS, BROKE, BROKEN | 3. | IF THE SHEAR PIN BREAKS, DO AN INSPECTION OF THE TOWBAR. | |
| breakdown (n) — UNNAPPROVED | STOP (v) | IF THE PRESSURE SUPPLY STOPS, CANCEL THE TEST. | If there is a breakdown in the pressure supply, cancel the test. |
| BREATHE (v), BREATHES, BREATHED, BREATHED | To get gas into or out of the lungs | DO NOT BREATHE THE SOLVENT FUMES. | |
| BREATHE (v), BREATHES, BREATHED, BREATHED | 2. | BREATHE INTO THE OXYGEN MASK. | |
| BRIGHT (adj) (BRIGHTER, BRIGHTEST) | That gives much light | THE NAVIGATION LIGHTS CHANGE FROM DIM TO BRIGHT. | |
| BRIGHTLY (adv) | In a bright manner | THE LIGHTS COME ON BRIGHTLY. | |
| brilliance (n) — UNNAPPROVED | INTENSITY (n) | SET THE INTENSITY TO THE MINIMUM. | |
| brilliance (n) — UNNAPPROVED | BRIGHT (adj) | TURN THE BRT CONTROL CLOCKWISE TO MAKE THE DISPLAY BRIGHTER. | Turn the BRT CONTROL clockwise to increase the display brilliance. |
