offer /ˈɔːfər/
(verb) to say that you are willing to give something to somebody
Example: Devon accepted our offer to write the business plan
(verb) to say that you are willing to give something to somebody
Example: Devon accepted our offer to write the business plan
deadline /ˈdedlaɪn/
(noun) a point in time by which something must be done
Example: The deadline for paying this years's taxes is just two weeks away
(noun) a point in time by which something must be done
Example: The deadline for paying this years's taxes is just two weeks away
agenda /əˈdʒendə/
(noun) a list of items to be discussed at a meeting
Example: The agenda was sent out three weeks ago so that everyone could prepare for the meeting
(noun) a list of items to be discussed at a meeting
Example: The agenda was sent out three weeks ago so that everyone could prepare for the meeting
plan /plæn/
(noun) something that you intend to do or achieve
Example: Planning their wedding was a source of tension for the young couple
(noun) something that you intend to do or achieve
Example: Planning their wedding was a source of tension for the young couple
procedure /prəˈsiːdʒər/
(noun) a way of doing something, especially the usual or correct way
Example: Call the hospital to schedule this procedure for tomorrow
(noun) a way of doing something, especially the usual or correct way
Example: Call the hospital to schedule this procedure for tomorrow
improvement /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/
(noun) the act of making something better; the process of something becoming better
Example: There is still room for improvement in your work.
(noun) the act of making something better; the process of something becoming better
Example: There is still room for improvement in your work.
accommodation /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃn/
(noun) a place to live, work or stay in
Example: Where can we find cheap accommodation?
(noun) a place to live, work or stay in
Example: Where can we find cheap accommodation?
retirement /rɪˈtaɪərmənt/
(noun) the fact of stopping work because you have reached a particular age; the time when you do this
Example: a retirement pension
(noun) the fact of stopping work because you have reached a particular age; the time when you do this
Example: a retirement pension
impression /ɪmˈpreʃn/
(noun) an idea, a feeling or an opinion that you get about somebody/something, or that somebody/something gives you
Example: She gives the impression of being very busy.
(noun) an idea, a feeling or an opinion that you get about somebody/something, or that somebody/something gives you
Example: She gives the impression of being very busy.
receipt /rɪˈsiːt/
(noun) a piece of paper or an electronic document that shows that goods or services have been paid for
Example: Can I have a receipt, please?
(noun) a piece of paper or an electronic document that shows that goods or services have been paid for
Example: Can I have a receipt, please?
meeting /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
(noun) an occasion when people come together to discuss or decide something
Example: The meeting will be held in the school hall.
(noun) an occasion when people come together to discuss or decide something
Example: The meeting will be held in the school hall.
Office supplies /ˈɔfəs səˈplaɪz/
(noun)
Example: We need to order more office supplies.
(noun)
Example: We need to order more office supplies.
Presentation /ˌpriːznˈteɪʃn/
(noun) a meeting at which something, especially a new product or idea, or piece of work, is shown to a group of people
Example: There’s a presentation in the meeting room.
(noun) a meeting at which something, especially a new product or idea, or piece of work, is shown to a group of people
Example: There’s a presentation in the meeting room.
Currency /ˈkɜːrənsi/
(noun) the system of money that a country uses
Example: We use different currencies in here.
(noun) the system of money that a country uses
Example: We use different currencies in here.
Exchange rate /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ reɪt/
(noun)
Example: The exchange rate is likely to rise.
(noun)
Example: The exchange rate is likely to rise.
Interest rate /ˈɪntrəst reɪt/
(noun)
Example: I don’t know what the interest rate is.
(noun)
Example: I don’t know what the interest rate is.
Leave of absence /liːv əv ˈæbsəns/
(noun)
Example: I sent him a leave of absence.
(noun)
Example: I sent him a leave of absence.
Refreshment /rɪˈfreʃmənt/
(noun) drinks and small amounts of food that are provided or sold to people in a public place or at a public event
Example: Light refreshments will be served at the meeting.
(noun) drinks and small amounts of food that are provided or sold to people in a public place or at a public event
Example: Light refreshments will be served at the meeting.
Job fair /dʒɑːb fer/
(noun)
Example: What kinds of job does the job fair have?
(noun)
Example: What kinds of job does the job fair have?
Light purple /laɪt ˈpɜːrpl/
(adjective)
Example: I’ll pick the light purple shirt.
(adjective)
Example: I’ll pick the light purple shirt.
Sky blue /skaɪ bluː/
(noun) a bright blue colour, like the colour of the sky on a clear day
Example: I think this sky-blue tie matches it better.
(noun) a bright blue colour, like the colour of the sky on a clear day
Example: I think this sky-blue tie matches it better.
Dark brown /dɑːrk braʊn/
(adjective)
Example: The dark brown one seems too dark in my opinion.
(adjective)
Example: The dark brown one seems too dark in my opinion.
Color range /ˈkʌlər reɪndʒ/
(noun)
Example: Can you show us how to switch color ranges again, please?
(noun)
Example: Can you show us how to switch color ranges again, please?
Colorful /ˈkʌlərfl/
(adjective) full of bright colors or having a lot of different colors
Example: How colorful the flowers are!
(adjective) full of bright colors or having a lot of different colors
Example: How colorful the flowers are!