competition /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃn/
(noun) an event in which people compete with each other to find out who is the best at something
Example: In the competition for afternoon dinners, Hector's has come out on top
(noun) an event in which people compete with each other to find out who is the best at something
Example: In the competition for afternoon dinners, Hector's has come out on top
secure /sɪˈkjʊr/
(verb) to obtain or achieve something, especially when this means using a lot of effort
Example: The hostess secured us another chair, so we could eat together
(verb) to obtain or achieve something, especially when this means using a lot of effort
Example: The hostess secured us another chair, so we could eat together
advanced /ədˈvænst/
(adjective) having the most modern and recently developed ideas, methods, etc.
Example: Since the hotel installed an advanced computer system, all operations have been functioning more smoothly
(adjective) having the most modern and recently developed ideas, methods, etc.
Example: Since the hotel installed an advanced computer system, all operations have been functioning more smoothly
notify /ˈnəʊtɪfaɪ/
(verb) to formally or officially tell somebody about something
Example: They notified the hotel that they had been delayed in traffic and would be arriving late.
(verb) to formally or officially tell somebody about something
Example: They notified the hotel that they had been delayed in traffic and would be arriving late.
subscribe /səbˈskraɪb/
(verb) to pay an amount of money regularly in order to receive or use something
Example: We subscribe to several sports channels (= on TV).
(verb) to pay an amount of money regularly in order to receive or use something
Example: We subscribe to several sports channels (= on TV).
shape /ʃeɪp/
(noun) the form of the outer edges or surfaces of something; an example of something that has a particular form
Example: She liked the shape of his nose.
(noun) the form of the outer edges or surfaces of something; an example of something that has a particular form
Example: She liked the shape of his nose.
staff /stæf/
(noun) all the workers employed in an organization considered as a group
Example: The staff are not very happy about the latest pay increase.
(noun) all the workers employed in an organization considered as a group
Example: The staff are not very happy about the latest pay increase.
transfer /trænsˈfɜːr/
(verb) to move from one place to another; to move something/somebody from one place to another
Example: He has been transferred to a national hospital.
(verb) to move from one place to another; to move something/somebody from one place to another
Example: He has been transferred to a national hospital.
space /speɪs/
(noun) the area outside the earth’s atmosphere where all the other planets and stars are
Example: Is there any space for my clothes in that cupboard?
(noun) the area outside the earth’s atmosphere where all the other planets and stars are
Example: Is there any space for my clothes in that cupboard?
equipment /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
(noun) the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
Example: The company is in need of new office equipment such as computers, printers and photocopiers.
(noun) the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
Example: The company is in need of new office equipment such as computers, printers and photocopiers.
mail /meɪl/
(noun) the official system used for sending and delivering letters, packages, etc.
Example: She spent the morning reading and answering her mail.
(noun) the official system used for sending and delivering letters, packages, etc.
Example: She spent the morning reading and answering her mail.
compete /kəmˈpiːt/
(verb) to take part in a contest or game
Example: Both girls compete for their father's attention.
(verb) to take part in a contest or game
Example: Both girls compete for their father's attention.
advance /ədˈvæns/
(noun) progress or a development in a particular activity or area of understanding
Example: We have advanced greatly in our knowledge of the universe.
(noun) progress or a development in a particular activity or area of understanding
Example: We have advanced greatly in our knowledge of the universe.
speed /spiːd/
(noun) the rate at which somebody/something moves or travels
Example: There are speed restrictions on this road.
(noun) the rate at which somebody/something moves or travels
Example: There are speed restrictions on this road.
Competitive /kəmˈpetətɪv/
(adjective) used to describe a situation in which people or organizations compete against each other
Example: The rate of emerging graduates is increasing daily, making the labor market very competitive.
(adjective) used to describe a situation in which people or organizations compete against each other
Example: The rate of emerging graduates is increasing daily, making the labor market very competitive.
speedy /ˈspiːdi/
(adjective) happening or done quickly or without delay
Example: We need to make a speedy decision.
(adjective) happening or done quickly or without delay
Example: We need to make a speedy decision.
cramped /kræmpt/
(adjective) a cramped room, etc. does not have enough space for the people in it
Example: We have six desks in this room, so we're rather cramped.
(adjective) a cramped room, etc. does not have enough space for the people in it
Example: We have six desks in this room, so we're rather cramped.
spacious /ˈspeɪʃəs/
(adjective) large and with plenty of space for people to move around in
Example: It is a spacious house with ten rooms.
(adjective) large and with plenty of space for people to move around in
Example: It is a spacious house with ten rooms.
transmit /trænzˈmɪt/
(verb) to send an electronic signal, radio or television broadcast, etc.
Example: The ceremony was transmitted live by satellite to over fifty countries.
(verb) to send an electronic signal, radio or television broadcast, etc.
Example: The ceremony was transmitted live by satellite to over fifty countries.
airmail /ˈermeɪl/
(noun) the system of sending letters, etc. by air
Example: If you send it by airmail, it'll be very expensive.
(noun) the system of sending letters, etc. by air
Example: If you send it by airmail, it'll be very expensive.
parcel /ˈpɑːrsl/
(noun) something that is wrapped in paper or put into a thick envelope so that it can be sent by mail, carried easily or given as a present
Example: The parcel was wrapped in brown paper.
(noun) something that is wrapped in paper or put into a thick envelope so that it can be sent by mail, carried easily or given as a present
Example: The parcel was wrapped in brown paper.
surface mail /ˈsɜːrfɪs meɪl/
(noun) letters, etc. carried by road, railway or sea, not by air
Example: I sent the parcel by surface mail.
(noun) letters, etc. carried by road, railway or sea, not by air
Example: I sent the parcel by surface mail.
facsimile /fækˈsɪməli/
(noun) an exact copy of something
Example: My father is going to buy a facsimile machine.
(noun) an exact copy of something
Example: My father is going to buy a facsimile machine.
equip /ɪˈkwɪp/
(verb) to provide yourself/somebody/something with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
Example: It's going to cost $4 million to equip the hospital.
(verb) to provide yourself/somebody/something with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
Example: It's going to cost $4 million to equip the hospital.
advancement /ədˈvænsmənt/
(noun) the process of helping something/somebody to make progress or succeed; the progress that is made
Example: All she was interested in was the advancement of her own career.
(noun) the process of helping something/somebody to make progress or succeed; the progress that is made
Example: All she was interested in was the advancement of her own career.
well-trained /wel-treɪnd/
(adjective)
Example: The staff in this post office are very well-trained.
(adjective)
Example: The staff in this post office are very well-trained.
thoughtful /ˈθɔːtfl/
(adjective) quiet, because you are thinking
Example: He has a thoughtful approach to his work.
(adjective) quiet, because you are thinking
Example: He has a thoughtful approach to his work.
courteous /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
(adjective) polite, especially in a way that shows respect
Example: Although she often disagreed with me, she was always courteous.
(adjective) polite, especially in a way that shows respect
Example: Although she often disagreed with me, she was always courteous.
mail and parcel service /meɪl ə nd ˈpɑːsəl ˈsɜːvɪs/
(noun)
Example: The mail and parcel service here is quite satisfactory.
(noun)
Example: The mail and parcel service here is quite satisfactory.
EMS (Express Mail Service) /ˌiːemˈes/
(noun)
Example: Please send this letter via Express Mail Service.
(noun)
Example: Please send this letter via Express Mail Service.
weight limit /weɪt ˈlɪmɪt/
(noun)
Example: The weight limit for this service is 5 kg.
(noun)
Example: The weight limit for this service is 5 kg.
EMT (Express Money Transfer) /iː em tiː/
(noun)
Example: Express Money Transfer is a speedy and secure service.
(noun)
Example: Express Money Transfer is a speedy and secure service.
security /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
(noun) the activities involved in protecting a country, building or person against attack, danger, etc.
Example: The insurance policy gave the family security.
(noun) the activities involved in protecting a country, building or person against attack, danger, etc.
Example: The insurance policy gave the family security.
transferable /trænsˈfɜːrəbl/
(adjective) that can be moved from one place, person or use to another
Example: This ticket is not transferable.
(adjective) that can be moved from one place, person or use to another
Example: This ticket is not transferable.
Messenger Call Service /ˈmesɪndʒər kɔːl ˈsɜːvɪs/
(noun)
Example: Messenger Call Service is one of the latest services in our post office.
(noun)
Example: Messenger Call Service is one of the latest services in our post office.
notification /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
(noun) official information of something; the act of giving or receiving this information
Example: You must give the bank written notification if you want to close your account.
(noun) official information of something; the act of giving or receiving this information
Example: You must give the bank written notification if you want to close your account.
recipient /rɪˈsɪpiənt/
(noun) a person who receives something
Example: He was the only recipient of the school's scholarship this year.
(noun) a person who receives something
Example: He was the only recipient of the school's scholarship this year.
original shape /əˈrɪdʒənl ʃeɪp/
(noun)
Example: Using this service will keep your documents in their original shape.
(noun)
Example: Using this service will keep your documents in their original shape.
fax /fæks/
(noun) a machine that sends and receives documents in an electronic form along phone wires and then prints them
Example: he received the report by fax
(noun) a machine that sends and receives documents in an electronic form along phone wires and then prints them
Example: he received the report by fax
transmission /trænzˈmɪʃn/
(noun) the act or process of passing something from one person, place or thing to another
Example: Transmission of disease by mosquitoes
(noun) the act or process of passing something from one person, place or thing to another
Example: Transmission of disease by mosquitoes
graphics /ˈɡræfɪks/
(noun) designs, drawings or pictures that are used especially in the production of books, magazines, websites, etc.
Example: You can transmit texts and graphics over distances by fax machine.
(noun) designs, drawings or pictures that are used especially in the production of books, magazines, websites, etc.
Example: You can transmit texts and graphics over distances by fax machine.
Press distribution /pres ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/
(noun)
Example: When you use Press distribution newspapers and magazines will be delivered to your house early in the morning.
(noun)
Example: When you use Press distribution newspapers and magazines will be delivered to your house early in the morning.
subscription /səbˈskrɪpʃn/
(noun) an amount of money that you pay regularly to receive a service, be a member of a club, support a charity or receive regular copies of a newspaper or magazine; the act of paying this money
Example: We bought an annual subscription to the tennis club.
(noun) an amount of money that you pay regularly to receive a service, be a member of a club, support a charity or receive regular copies of a newspaper or magazine; the act of paying this money
Example: We bought an annual subscription to the tennis club.
subscriber /səbˈskraɪbər/
(noun) a person who pays money, usually once a year, to receive regular copies of a magazine or newspaper or have access to it online
Example: The number of subscribers for this magazine is now over 1,000.
(noun) a person who pays money, usually once a year, to receive regular copies of a magazine or newspaper or have access to it online
Example: The number of subscribers for this magazine is now over 1,000.