Lezione 117/202 · 30 parole · 0 imparate
A2 · Work & business
A2 · Lavoro e affari
fare domanda, candidarsi
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.
Il neolaureato fece domanda per tre lavori e ricevette tre offerte.
Everyone who is interested should apply in person at any branch office
SinonimirequestseekenquireregisterfileimplementexecuteContrariwithdrawcancelrepealrejectdeclineignoreformazione, addestramento
the 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
La nuova assunta ha ricevuto una formazione così buona che, nel giro di una settimana, era produttiva quanto gli altri lavoratori.
The training is designed to prepare all workers, new and old, for the changes that the company will face
SinonimicoachinginstructiondevelopmentschoolingeducationpreparationteachingContrarineglectignoranceunpreparednessobiettivo di vendita, target
a 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.
Il nostro team ha raggiunto l'obiettivo di vendita due settimane prima della fine del trimestre.
If we miss the target again, the bonus will be cut.
SinonimiaimgoalobjectivepurposemarkintenddirectfocusContrariignoreneglectmissdisregardservizio
the serving of customers in hotels, restaurants and shops
The food was good but the service was very slow.
Il cibo era buono ma il servizio era molto lento.
The hotel has a number of luxury services like the on-site gym, sauna, pool, and beauty salon
SinonimiassistancehelpcareattendanceemploymentsupportministryContraridisserviceneglectdisregarddamageharminjurygestire, dirigere
to 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
La capacità della caposala di gestire il suo personale in un momento difficile ha attirato l'attenzione dell'amministratore dell'ospedale.
By carefully managing their limited resources, the couple found the money for the elective surgery
SinonimicontrolhandlesuperviseoverseedirectadministergovernregulateContrarimismanageneglectignorefaillose controlabandonstipendio, salario
money 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
Il tecnico è stato contento di ricevere un aumento di stipendio dopo soli sei mesi di lavoro.
The receptionist believed that he worked too hard for such a small salary
SinonimiwagepayremunerationcompensationearningsincomeContraridebtlossliabilityingegnere
a person whose job involves designing and building engines, machines, roads, bridges, etc.
My brother is an engineer.
Mio fratello è ingegnere.
The software enables you to create your own DVDs.
SinonimitechniciandesignerdeveloperarchitectspecialistContrariunskilled workerlaborerlaymancompito, incarico
a piece of work that somebody has to do, especially a hard or unpleasant one
Our manager gave each of us a task to finish by Friday.
Il nostro capo ci ha dato a ciascuno un compito da finire entro venerdì.
SinonimijobdutyassignmentprojectworkundertakingchoreContrarirecreationpastimeleisureentertainmentfunaccordo, affare
an agreement, especially in business, on particular terms for buying or doing something
The company signed a deal with a Japanese firm last week.
La scorsa settimana l'azienda ha firmato un accordo con una ditta giapponese.
SinonimiagreementbargaintransactionarrangementcontractamountquantityContraridisagreementrefusaldenialcapo
a person who is in charge of other people at work and tells them what to do
Who's the boss (= who's in control) in this house?
Chi è il capo (= chi comanda) in questa casa?
I'll ask my boss if I can have the day off.
SinonimileaderchiefmanagersupervisordirectorheademployerContrariemployeeworkersubordinatefollowerattrezzatura, apparecchiature
the 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.
L'azienda ha bisogno di nuove attrezzature per l'ufficio come computer, stampanti e fotocopiatrici.
Everyone should bring the necessary equipment for camping in the mountains.
SinonimigearapparatusappliancestoolssuppliesimplementsmaterialsparaphernaliaContrarilackdeficiencyshortagewantabsenceassumere, impiegare
to give somebody a job to do for payment
A number of people have been employed to deal with the backlog of work.
Sono state assunte diverse persone per smaltire il lavoro arretrato.
For the past three years he has been employed as a firefighter.
Sinonimihireengagerecruitenlisttake onuseutilizeContraridismissfiredischargeunemploylay offprofessionista, professionale
doing something as a paid job rather than as a hobby
She's a professional dancer.
È una ballerina professionista.
You need a professional to sort out your finances.
SinonimiskilledexpertqualifiedcompetentadeptexperiencedseasonedofficialContrariamateurunskilledinexperiencedunprofessionalnoviceprodurre, fabbricare
to make things to be sold, especially in large quantities
People produce a lot of goods every year.
Le persone producono molti beni ogni anno.
The train now standing at platform 1 is for Leeds.
SinonimigeneratecreatemanufactureyieldbearContrariconsumedestroyhaltstopimbianchino, pittore
a person whose job is painting buildings, walls, etc.
He works as a painter and decorator.
Lavora come imbianchino e decoratore.
On behalf of the department I would like to thank you all.
SinonimiartistcoloristdrawerillustratorContrariphotographersculptorwritersegretario, segretaria
a 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
un segretario legale/medico
Please contact my secretary to make an appointment.
Sinonimiassistantclerkadministratoraidepersonal assistantPAContrarimanagerbossexecutivesupervisorconferenza, congresso
a 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.
La conferenza si terrà a Glasgow.
The hotel is used for exhibitions, conferences and social events.
SinonimimeetingconventionsummitseminarsymposiumcongressforumContraridissolutionseparationdivisionadjournmentdirettore, responsabile
a person who is in charge of running a business, a shop or a similar organization or part of one
a bank/hotel manager
un direttore di banca/d'albergo
the sales/marketing/personnel manager
SinonimiexecutivedirectorsupervisoradministratorleaderContrariemployeeworkersubordinatefollowerdatore di lavoro
a person or company that pays people to work for them
one of the largest employers in the area
uno dei maggiori datori di lavoro della zona
They're very good employers (= they treat the people that work for them well).
SinonimibosshirercompanyorganizationfirmmanagementContrariemployeeworkerjob seekerassistente, aiutante
a person who helps or supports somebody, usually in their job
My assistant will send you the meeting schedule this afternoon.
La mia assistente ti manderà il programma della riunione questo pomeriggio.
SinonimiHelperAideColleagueDeputyAssociateContrariSuperiorBossManagerDirectorLeaderindustria
the production of goods from raw materials, especially in factories
Many people in this town work in industry, making cars and machines.
Molte persone in questa città lavorano nell'industria, producendo automobili e macchinari.
SinonimibusinesscommercetrademanufacturingproductionenterpriseContrariagriculturefarmingnaturestilista, designer
a person whose job is to decide how things such as clothes, furniture, tools, etc. will look or work by making drawings, plans or patterns
He is a talented fashion designer.
È un talentuoso stilista di moda.
SinonimicreatorartiststylistinventorarchitectContraricopycatimitatorplagiaristfollowerorganizzazione, ente
a 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.
È il presidente di una grande organizzazione internazionale.
SinonimiinstitutioncompanyassociationgroupbodyestablishmentsystemarrangementContraridisorderchaosdisorganizationindividualismanarchyarchitetto
a 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.
L'architetto ha rivisto il progetto della facciata dopo che il cliente aveva chiesto finestre più grandi.
Please send the updated floor layouts to the architect for comment.
SinonimidesignerplannerbuilderengineerContraridemolisherdestroyer
