17.12 Flashcards

(28 cards)

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The company is allocating more money to training. /ˈæləkeɪtɪŋ/

A

to give money, time, or resources for a specific purpose

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The new rule was implemented last year. /ˈɪmpləmentɪd/

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to put a plan or idea into action

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He felt miserable in his old job. /ˈmɪzərəbl/

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very unpleasant and making people unhappy

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The manager announced the decision yesterday. /əˈnaʊnst/

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to officially tell people something

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She keeps work and personal life separate. /ˈsepərət/

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not connected or mixed together

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Promotion depends on seniority. /siːˈnjɔːrəti/

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how long someone has worked in a company

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Success depends on hard work. /dɪˈpendz ɒn/

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to be influenced or decided by something

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Workers joined a labor union for protection. /ˈleɪbər ˈjuːnjən/

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an organization that represents workers’ rights

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The labor union has announced plans to increase employees’ base salaries. /əˈnaʊnst/

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to tell people about something officially or with confidence

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Some families are living in miserable conditions during the Covid-19 pandemic. /ˈmɪzərəbl/

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very unpleasant or bad, causing people to feel unhappy

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The number of extra days off depends on your seniority. /dɪˈpendz ɒn/

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to be influenced by or change according to something

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Workers were represented by a labor union after the strike. /ˈleɪbər ˈjuːnjən/

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an organization that represents people who do a particular job

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Workers prefer to keep their personal and professional lives separate. /ˈsepərət/

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not affecting or related to each other

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The board agreed to allocate funds for a new healthcare plan. /ˈæləkeɪt/

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to give time, money, or resources for a particular purpose

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Pay depends on duties and seniority. /siːˈnjɔːrəti/

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the length of time someone has worked for an organization

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The corporation implemented a new compensation plan. /ˈɪmpləmentɪd/

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to put a plan into action

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Employees must meet their legal obligations at work. /ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃənz/

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duties or responsibilities that someone must do

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The company won the tender for the construction project. /ˈtendər/

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a formal offer to do work or supply goods for a price

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The materials were procured from local suppliers. /prəˈkjʊrd/

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to obtain something, especially with effort

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The accountant must reconcile the bank statements. /ˈrekənsaɪl/

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to make two things agree or match

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The firm works closely with its suppliers. /səˈplaɪərz/

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companies or people that provide goods or services

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This project has great potential for growth. /pəˈtenʃl/

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having the possibility to develop or become something

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Each component of the machine is tested carefully. /kəmˈpəʊnənt/

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a part of a larger system or product

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Monthly payments are made by bank transfer. /ˈpeɪmənts/

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money that is paid for something

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We need the specifics of the contract. /spəˈsɪfɪks/
exact details about something
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The company wants to maximize profits. /ˈmæksɪmaɪz/
to make something as large or effective as possible
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The transaction was completed online. /trænˈzækʃən/
a business deal or exchange of money
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The project deliverables were submitted on time. /dɪˈlɪvərəblz/
results or products that must be provided