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B1 · Work & business (2)
B1 · Arbeit & Wirtschaft (2)
in den Ruhestand gehen, pensionieren
to leave your job and stop working, especially because you have reached a particular age or because you are ill; to tell somebody they must stop doing their job
She was forced to retire early from teaching because of ill health
Sie musste wegen gesundheitlicher Probleme vorzeitig aus dem Lehrberuf in den Ruhestand gehen.
Synonymewithdrawstep downresignleavedepartbow outgo into retirementAntonymecontinueremainstaypersevereadvancebewerben, werben für, fördern
to help sell a product, service, etc. or make it more popular by advertising it or offering it at a special price
The company hired a famous athlete to promote its new range of sports shoes.
Das Unternehmen engagierte einen berühmten Sportler, um für seine neue Sportschuhreihe zu werben.
SynonymeadvanceupgradeelevatefosterencouragepublicizeboostfurtherAntonymedemotedegradehinderobstructrepressdowngradeder Trend, die Tendenz
a general direction in which a situation is changing or developing
The clothing store tries to stay on top of all the new trends
Das Bekleidungsgeschäft versucht, bei allen neuen Trends auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben.
Mioshi followed market trends closely before she bought a clothing franchise
SynonymefashionvoguestylecrazefaddirectionmovementAntonymestabilitytraditionstagnationold-fashionedclassicder Vorrat, der Nachschub, die Lieferung
an amount of something that is provided or available to be used
By making better use of our supplies, we can avoid ordering until next month
Wenn wir unsere Vorräte besser nutzen, können wir es vermeiden, vor dem nächsten Monat zu bestellen.
SynonymestockresourceprovisioninventoryreserveAntonymelackshortagedeficiencyscarcitywantdie Ressource, das Mittel
a supply of something that a country, an organization or a person has and can use, especially to increase their wealth
The company's most valuable resource was its staff
Die wertvollste Ressource des Unternehmens waren seine Mitarbeiter.
If you don't invest in petroleum resources now, you will find that the stock prices will get away from you
SynonymeassetsupplyreservesourcemeanscapabilitypotentialAntonymeliabilitydeficiencylackshortagewastedie Verantwortung
a duty to deal with or take care of somebody/something, so that you may be blamed if something goes wrong
The product development department has a huge responsibility to be sure that the product is safe, even if used improperly
Die Produktentwicklungsabteilung trägt eine große Verantwortung dafür, dass das Produkt sicher ist, selbst wenn es falsch benutzt wird.
Another responsibility of product development is to ensure that there will be a demand for the product
SynonymeaccountabilitydutyobligationburdenliabilityAntonymeirresponsibilityimmunityexemptionder Beruf
a type of job that needs special training or skill, especially one that needs a high level of education
Cooking is considered as much a profession as is law or medicine
Kochen gilt ebenso als Beruf wie Jura oder Medizin.
Lulu took up cooking as her profession and is very happy with her decision
SynonymeoccupationcareervocationcallingtradejobemploymentAntonymehobbyavocationamateurismder/die Freiwillige, der Ehrenamtliche
a person who does a job without being paid for it
She works as a volunteer at the local hospital every weekend.
Sie arbeitet jedes Wochenende als Freiwillige im örtlichen Krankenhaus.
Synonymeofferdonatepresentprofferstep forwardAntonymecompelforcerequiredemandcoercedie Schicht, der Dienst
a set period of work, such as morning, afternoon or night, after which another group of staff takes over
Nurses on this ward work three twelve-hour shifts a week.
Pflegekräfte auf dieser Station arbeiten drei Zwölf-Stunden-Schichten pro Woche.
At the start of each shift we check the emergency trolley.
SynonymemoveadjustaltertransferdisplacechangeAntonymestayremainholdmaintaindas Personal, die Belegschaft
all the workers employed in an organization considered as a group
The staff are not very happy about the latest pay increase.
Das Personal ist mit der letzten Lohnerhöhung nicht sehr zufrieden.
teaching staff
SynonymepersonnelemployeesworkforceteamcrewfacultyAntonymemanagementemployeradministrationder Handel
the activity of buying and selling or of exchanging goods or services between people or countries
The country's trade with Japan has grown steadily over the last ten years.
Der Handel des Landes mit Japan ist in den letzten zehn Jahren stetig gewachsen.
SynonymecommerceexchangedealbartertransactionbusinessAntonymekeepholdretaindonationgiftverantwortlich, zuständig
having the job or duty of doing something or taking care of somebody/something, so that you may be blamed if something goes wrong
Mike is responsible for designing the entire project.
Mike ist für die Gestaltung des gesamten Projekts verantwortlich.
Even where parents no longer live together, they each continue to be responsible for their children.
Synonymeaccountableliableanswerablein chargedutifultrustworthyreliableAntonymeirresponsibleunaccountableunreliablenegligentcarelesssich qualifizieren, die Ausbildung abschließen
to reach the standard of ability or knowledge needed to do a particular job, for example by completing a course of study or passing exams
She qualified as a doctor after six years of study.
Nach sechs Jahren Studium schloss sie ihre Ausbildung zur Ärztin ab.
SynonymeeligibleentitlefitsuitempowerauthorizeAntonymedisqualifyinvalidateunfitincapacitateder Gewinn, der Profit
the money that you make in business or by selling things, especially after paying the costs involved
The company made a profit of two million dollars last year.
Das Unternehmen hat im letzten Jahr einen Gewinn von zwei Millionen Dollar erzielt.
SynonymegainbenefitadvantagereturnyieldearningsAntonymelossdeficitdebtliabilitydisadvantagequalifiziert
having passed the exams or completed the training that are necessary in order to do a particular job; having the experience to do a particular job
to be highly/suitably/fully qualified
hoch/entsprechend/voll qualifiziert sein
a qualified accountant/teacher, etc.
SynonymecapablecompetentskilledproficienteligiblefittrainedsuitedAntonymeincompetentunqualifiedineligibleunfituntrainedunskilleddisqualifiedder Diener, die Dienerin
a person who works in another person’s house, and cooks, cleans, etc. for them
They treat their mother like a servant.
Sie behandeln ihre Mutter wie eine Dienerin.
a domestic servant
SynonymeattendanthelperdomesticemployeeunderlingmenialAntonymemasterleaderemployerbossdie Gewerkschaft
an organization of workers, usually in a particular industry, that exists to protect their interests, improve conditions of work, etc.
I've joined the union.
Ich bin in die Gewerkschaft eingetreten.
a union member
SynonymeassociationallianceleaguefederationcoalitionconfederationagreementunityAntonymeseparationdivisiondiscorddisagreementdissension
