audience /ˈɔːdiəns/ (noun) the group of people who have gathered to watch or listen to something (a play, concert, somebody speaking, etc.) Example: The audience cheered the actors as they walked off the stage
shift /ʃɪft/ (noun) a period of time worked by a group of workers who start work as another group finishes Example: He shifted a little in his chair.
speaker /ˈspiːkər/ (noun) a person who gives a talk or makes a speech Example: He was a guest speaker at the conference.
The talk on ðə tɔk ɑn (noun) Example: The talk on renewable energy is going to start 20 minutes behind schedule.
Behind schedule bɪˈhaɪnd ˈskeʤʊl Prep+N Example: The talk on renewable energy is going to start 20 minutes behind schedule.
Notify sb about sth ˈnoʊtəˌfaɪ sb \əˈbaʊt sth (verb) Example: I'll notify the audience about the change.
Keynote /ˈkiːnəʊt/ (noun) the central idea of a book, a speech, etc. Example: Regarding the keynote lecture, over 200 people signed up to hear it.
An important issue ən ɪmˈpɔrtənt ˈɪʃu (noun) Example: Food waste is an important issue
Best-selling best-ˈselɪŋ (adjective) Example: Harry Porter is one of the top 10 best-selling books of all times.
Valet parking driver væˈleɪ ˈpɑrkɪŋ ˈdraɪvər (noun) Example: A valet parking driver called in sick
Call in sick kɔl ɪn sɪk (verb) Example: A valet parking driver called in sick
Make things work meɪk θɪŋz wɜrk (verb) Example: Hopefully, you can make things work with one less person.
A banquet ə ˈbæŋkwət (noun) Example: The number of guest to the banquet is 200.
To seat sb tu si:t sb (verb) Example: I'm trying to seat all the winners near the front of the venue.
Venue /ˈvenjuː/ (noun) a place where people meet for an organized event, for example a concert, sporting event or conference Example: I'm trying to seat all the winners near the front of the venue.
An access to ən ˈækˌses tu (noun) Example: They should have easy access to the stage.
Caterer /ˈkeɪtərər/ (noun) a person or company whose job is to provide food and drinks at a business meeting or for a special occasion such as a wedding Example: We got an e-mail from the caterer for the event about 30 minutes ago.
Seating chart ˈsitɪŋ ʧɑrt (noun) Example: I'm almost finished with the seating chart for Friday's banquet.
Guest list gest lɪst (noun) Example: Beeman Corporation expanded its guest list this morning.
Vegetarian meals ˌveʤəˈteriən milz (noun) Example: The message just mentioned the number of vegetarian meals that will be provided.
Auditorium lobby ˌɔdəˈtɔriəm ˈlɑbi (noun) Example: We have to get the auditorium lobby ready now
Debut performance deɪˈbju pərˈfɔrməns (noun) Example: SNSD debut performance in 2007 was great.
Refreshment stand rəˈfreʃmənt stænd (noun) Example: There are lots of tiramisu and bubble tea at refreshment stand.