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B2 · Work & business
B2 · Lavoro e affari
fondare, istituire, creare
to start or create an organization, a system, etc. that is meant to last for a long time
The merger of the two companies established a powerful new corporation
La fusione delle due aziende ha creato una nuova e potente società.
Through her many books and interviews, Dr. Wan established herself as an authority on conflict resolution
Sinonimicreateformfoundinstitutestartbuildset upproveContrariabolishdestroyeliminateabolishdemolishdisproveundermineneglectiniziativa, progetto
a new plan for dealing with a particular problem or for achieving a particular purpose
The government launched a new initiative to reduce unemployment among young people.
Il governo ha lanciato una nuova iniziativa per ridurre la disoccupazione giovanile.
SinonimidriveenterpriseambitionresourcefulnessproactivityleadershipmotivationContrariapathyindifferencepassivityinactionlethargysalario, paga, stipendio
a regular amount of money that you earn, usually every week or every month, for work or services
Hourly wages have increased by 20 percent over the last two years
I salari orari sono aumentati del 20 per cento negli ultimi due anni.
The intern spends more than half of her wages on rent
SinonimisalarypayearningsremunerationcompensationContrarilossdebtfinepenaltyordine del giorno, agenda
a list of items to be discussed at a meeting
The agenda was sent out three weeks ago so that everyone could prepare for the meeting
L'ordine del giorno è stato inviato tre settimane fa, così che tutti potessero prepararsi alla riunione
SinonimiprogramscheduleplanlistoutlinedocketContrariimprovisationunplannedspur-of-the-momentmissione, compito
an important official job that a person or group of people is given to do, especially when they are sent to another country
The nurse explained that the mission of everyone in the unit was to make sure the patients got well as soon as possible
L'infermiera ha spiegato che la missione di tutti nel reparto era assicurarsi che i pazienti guarissero il prima possibile.
The hospital chaplain took as his mission to visit every patient admitted each day
SinonimipurposeaimgoalobjectivetaskassignmentcallingvocationContrariaimlessnessfrivolityidlenessinactivitypassivityprocedura, iter
a way of doing something, especially the usual or correct way
Patients must follow the hospital's admission procedure before they can see a doctor.
I pazienti devono seguire la procedura di ammissione dell'ospedale prima di poter vedere un medico.
Sinonimiprocessoperationmethodcourse of actionprotocolroutinepracticetreatmentContrariinactionnegligencedisorganizationchaossettore
a part of an area of activity, especially of a country’s economy
In the financial sector, banks and insurance companies have both lost a lot of money.
Nel settore finanziario, le banche e le compagnie di assicurazione hanno perso entrambe molto denaro.
service-sector jobs (= in hotels, restaurants, etc.)
SinonimiareafielddomainindustrysegmentdivisionbranchContrariwholegrado, rango
the position, especially a high position, that somebody has in a particular organization, society, etc.
He was promoted to the rank of senior manager last year.
L'anno scorso è stato promosso al grado di dirigente senior.
SinonimipositionstandinggradestatuslevelratingContrariinferioritybottomunimportancedegradesciopero
to hit somebody/something hard or with force
The train drivers have voted to take strike action.
I macchinisti hanno votato per lo sciopero.
The train drivers have voted to take strike action.
Sinonimiwork stoppagewalkoutboycottprotestindustrial actionContrariworkemploymentagreementsettlementlavoro, manodopera
work, especially physical work
The workers voted to withdraw their labour(= to stop work as a means of protest).
I lavoratori hanno votato per ritirare la propria prestazione lavorativa (= smettere di lavorare come forma di protesta).
The company wants to keep down labour costs.
SinonimiworktoilexertioneffortindustryemploymentworkforceContrarileisureidlenessrestinactivityunemploymentpresidente
the person in charge of a meeting, committee or organization, or the head of a company's board
Delegates postponed a decision about the exact terms of office of the group's chairman and head of the secretariat.
I delegati hanno rinviato una decisione sulla durata esatta del mandato del presidente del gruppo e del capo della segreteria.
The hall was filled to capacity(= was completely full).
Sinonimileaderheadpresiding officerspeakermoderatorContrarimemberfollowersubordinatespecialista, medico specialista
a doctor with advanced training in one particular branch of medicine
If the pain continues, you will be referred to a specialist.
Se il dolore continua, verrà indirizzato a uno specialista.
A heart specialist reviewed his echocardiogram results yesterday afternoon.
SinonimiexpertprofessionalauthoritymasteradeptvirtuosoContrariamateurgeneralistnovicebeginnerlaymansubalterno, giovane, di grado inferiore
having a low rank in an organization or a profession
She works as a junior doctor at the city hospital.
Lavora come medico junior presso l'ospedale cittadino.
Sinonimilower-levelyoungerinferiorsubordinateinexperiencedtraineeContrarisenioreldersuperiorexperiencedveteranagenzia, ente
a business or an organization that provides a particular service especially when representing other businesses or organizations
international aid agencies caring for refugees
agenzie internazionali di aiuto che si occupano dei rifugiati
You can book at your local travel agency.
SinonimiorganizationinstitutionofficebureauauthorityestablishmentfirmcompanyContrariindividualpersondisorganizationinefficiencysuperiore, di grado elevato
high in rank or status; higher in rank or status than others
She is a senior manager at a large international bank.
È una dirigente di alto livello in una grande banca internazionale.
SinonimielderoldersuperiorchiefprincipalContrarijunioryoungerinferiorsubordinatecomitato, commissione
a group of people who are chosen, usually by a larger group, to make decisions or to deal with a particular subject
The local council have just set up a committee to study recycling.
Il consiglio comunale ha appena istituito un comitato per studiare il riciclaggio.
a committee meeting
Sinonimiboardcouncilpanelgroupcommissiontask forceContrariindividuallone wolfcostruire, edificare
to build or make something such as a road, building or machine
When was the bridge constructed?
Quando è stato costruito il ponte?
They constructed a shelter out of fallen branches.
SinonimibuildcreateerectformfabricateassembleContraridestroydemolishdismantleruindirigente, funzionario
a person who has an important job as a manager of a company or an organization
The executive made a critical decision for the company.
Il dirigente ha preso una decisione cruciale per l'azienda.
SinonimiadministratormanagerleaderContrariemployeefollowerfondare, istituire
to start something, such as an organization or an institution, especially by providing money
His grandfather founded the company in 1920 with very little money.
Suo nonno ha fondato l'azienda nel 1920 con pochissimi soldi.
SinonimidiscoveredlocateddetectedencounteredContrarilostmisplacedmissedamministrazione, direzione
the activities that are done in order to plan, organize and run a business, school or other institution
The hospital administration is responsible for the hospital's daily operations.
L'amministrazione dell'ospedale è responsabile delle operazioni quotidiane.
SinonimimanagementgovernancedirectionleadershipContrarineglectdisorganizationchaos
