Lesson 117/202 · 30 words · 0 learned
A2 · Work & business
to make a formal request, usually in writing, for something such as a job, a loan, permission for something, a place at a university, etc.
The college graduate applied for three jobs and received three offers.
Everyone who is interested should apply in person at any branch office
SynonymsrequestseekenquireregisterfileimplementexecuteAntonymswithdrawcancelrepealrejectdeclineignorethe process of learning the skills that you need to do a job
The new hire received such good training that, within a week, she was as productive as the other workers
The training is designed to prepare all workers, new and old, for the changes that the company will face
SynonymscoachinginstructiondevelopmentschoolingeducationpreparationteachingAntonymsneglectignoranceunpreparednessa result, such as an amount of sales, that a person or team tries to achieve in a period
Our team hit its sales target two weeks before the end of the quarter.
If we miss the target again, the bonus will be cut.
SynonymsaimgoalobjectivepurposemarkintenddirectfocusAntonymsignoreneglectmissdisregardthe serving of customers in hotels, restaurants and shops
The food was good but the service was very slow.
The hotel has a number of luxury services like the on-site gym, sauna, pool, and beauty salon
SynonymsassistancehelpcareattendanceemploymentsupportministryAntonymsdisserviceneglectdisregarddamageharminjuryto control or be in charge of a business, a team, an organization, land, etc.
The head nurse's ability to manage her staff through a difficult time caught the hospital administrator's attention
By carefully managing their limited resources, the couple found the money for the elective surgery
SynonymscontrolhandlesuperviseoverseedirectadministergovernregulateAntonymsmismanageneglectignorefaillose controlabandonmoney that employees receive for doing their job, especially professional employees or people working in an office, usually paid every month
The technician was pleased to have a raise in salary after only six months on the job
The receptionist believed that he worked too hard for such a small salary
SynonymswagepayremunerationcompensationearningsincomeAntonymsdebtlossliabilitythe things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
The company is in need of new office equipment such as computers, printers and photocopiers.
Everyone should bring the necessary equipment for camping in the mountains.
SynonymsgearapparatusappliancestoolssuppliesimplementsmaterialsparaphernaliaAntonymslackdeficiencyshortagewantabsencea person who works in an office, working for another person, dealing with mail and phone calls, keeping records, arranging meetings with people, etc.
a legal/medical secretary
Please contact my secretary to make an appointment.
Synonymsassistantclerkadministratoraidepersonal assistantPAAntonymsmanagerbossexecutivesupervisora large official meeting, usually lasting for a few days, at which people with the same work or interests come together to discuss their views
The conference will be held in Glasgow.
The hotel is used for exhibitions, conferences and social events.
SynonymsmeetingconventionsummitseminarsymposiumcongressforumAntonymsdissolutionseparationdivisionadjournmenta group of people who form a business, club, etc. together in order to achieve a particular aim
He's the president of a large international organization.
SynonymsinstitutioncompanyassociationgroupbodyestablishmentsystemarrangementAntonymsdisorderchaosdisorganizationindividualismanarchya person trained to design buildings and to prepare the drawings that show how they will look and be used
The architect revised the facade design after the client asked for larger windows.
Please send the updated floor layouts to the architect for comment.
SynonymsdesignerplannerbuilderengineerAntonymsdemolisherdestroyer
