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calendar
n
a chart or app showing days, weeks and appointments
I've added the training session to my calendar.
donation
n
money or goods given to help an organization
The company made a large donation to the local hospital.
feedback
n
comments about how well something was done
We welcome customer feedback on our new service.
shortly
adv
in a short time; soon
The manager will be with you shortly, so please take a seat.
snack
n
a small amount of food eaten between meals
Snacks and drinks will be provided at the workshop.
warehouse
n
a large building for storing goods
The orders are packed at our warehouse in Ohio.
copier
n
a machine that makes copies of documents
The copier on the second floor is out of paper.
provider
n
a company that supplies a service
We are changing our internet service provider to cut monthly costs.
beverage
n
a drink of any kind
Hot and cold beverages are available in the lobby.
hungry
adj
wanting or needing food
If you're hungry, there's pizza in the break room.
inspection
n
a careful official check of something
The factory passed its annual safety inspection without any problems.
recipient
n
a person who receives something
The recipient of the award will be announced tonight.
aisle
n
a passage between rows of seats or shelves
Paper towels and cleaning supplies are in aisle seven.
inspect
v
to look at something carefully to check it
Workers inspect every product carefully before it is shipped to customers.
mechanic
n
a person who repairs engines and vehicles
The mechanic said the van needs new brakes.
merger
n
the joining of two companies into one
The merger will create the region's largest bank.
soccer
n
a game in which two teams kick a ball into a goal
Our office has a soccer team that plays on Sundays.
sweater
n
a warm knitted piece of clothing for the upper body
The store is having a sale on winter sweaters.
ingredient
n
one of the foods used to make a dish
The chef uses only fresh local ingredients in every dish he prepares.
rewrite
v
to write something again in a different way
Please rewrite the introduction to make it shorter.
itinerary
n
a detailed plan of a journey
Your travel itinerary has been emailed to you.
workplace
n
the place where people work
We aim to provide a safe and friendly workplace.
architect
n
a person who designs buildings
The architect presented plans for the new headquarters.
convenience
n
the quality of being easy or useful
For your convenience, we now offer online booking twenty-four hours a day.
eligible
adj
allowed by the rules to do or receive something
Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance after three months.
indoor
adj
done or used inside a building
The hotel has an indoor swimming pool and a small fitness center.
baggage
n
bags and cases taken on a trip
Passengers from Flight 205 can collect their baggage at carousel number four.
dial
v
to press the numbers to make a phone call
Dial zero from your room phone to reach the front desk.
container
n
a box or large metal box for storing or shipping goods
The goods arrived by ship in two containers.
drawer
n
a box-shaped part of furniture that slides out
The stapler is in the top drawer of my desk.
lab
n
a room for scientific work; laboratory
The samples were sent to the lab for testing.
submission
n
the act of giving a document for consideration
The deadline for submission of all project proposals is June first.
bulletin
n
a short official news report or notice
Check the staff bulletin for the holiday schedule.
certificate
n
an official document proving a fact or qualification
You will receive a certificate after completing the course.
gym
n
a place for physical exercise
I go to the gym before work every day.
highway
n
a main road between cities
Traffic on the highway was very heavy this morning.
respondent
n
a person who answers a survey
Most respondents to our survey were happy with our customer service.
jewelry
n
decorative items like rings and necklaces
The jewelry store is on the first floor of the mall.
overtime
n
time worked beyond normal hours
Staff worked overtime all week to finish the project on schedule.
battery
n
a device that stores and supplies electricity
The battery in my laptop lasts eight hours.
donate
v
to give money or goods to help others
Employees donated old computers to a local school.
outstanding
adj
excellent; not yet paid or done
The invoice is still outstanding after sixty days.
skim
v
to read quickly to get the main idea
Skim the quarterly report quickly before the meeting begins.
briefcase
n
a flat case for carrying documents
He accidentally left his briefcase in the taxi after the meeting.
dessert
n
sweet food eaten at the end of a meal
Coffee and dessert will be served after the speech.
impact
n
a strong effect on something
The new policy had a positive impact on sales.
innovative
adj
new and original
The company is known for its innovative designs.
inquire
v
to ask for information
I'm calling to inquire about the job opening.
overnight
adv
during the night; delivered by next day
We can ship the signed documents overnight to your office in Chicago.
venue
n
the place where an event happens
The venue for the annual conference has changed to the Plaza Hotel.
commuter
n
a person who travels regularly to work
The train is crowded with commuters every morning.
logo
n
a design that represents a company
The new logo will appear on all our products.
newsletter
n
a regular report sent to members or customers
Sign up for our monthly newsletter to receive news about special offers.
advisor
n
a person who gives professional advice
She works as a financial advisor at the bank.
cartridge
n
a container of ink for a printer
We need to order new printer cartridges before the old ones run out.
cloudy
adj
covered with clouds
It will be cloudy but dry for the outdoor event.
photographer
n
a person who takes photographs
A photographer will take pictures at the banquet.
shopper
n
a person who is buying things in shops
Holiday shoppers filled the mall on Saturday looking for bargains.
tag
n
a small label attached to something
Check the price tag carefully before you buy the jacket.
announcer
n
a person who reads announcements or news
The airport announcer said our flight to Tokyo was delayed.
aspect
n
one part or feature of something
Cost is an important aspect of the plan.
audit
n
an official check of financial records
The annual audit of the company's accounts will begin next week.
contractor
n
a person or company hired to do a job
We hired a contractor to repaint the office.
download
v
to copy data from the internet to a computer
You can download the form from our website.
password
n
a secret word used to access a computer
For security reasons, change your password every three months.
prohibit
v
to officially forbid something
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building and near the entrance.
stadium
n
a large sports field with seats around it
The concert will be held at the city stadium.
terminal
n
a building where journeys start and end
International flights leave from Terminal 2 at the north end of the airport.
weekday
n
any day from Monday to Friday
The office is open from nine to five on weekdays.
bonus
n
extra money paid for good work
All staff received a year-end bonus after a very successful year.
cart
n
a small vehicle with wheels pushed by hand
Push your shopping cart to the checkout counter at the front of the store.
delicious
adj
having a very pleasant taste
The caterer served a delicious lunch to everyone at the workshop.
ink
n
colored liquid used for writing or printing
The printer in the main office is running out of black ink.
supervise
v
to watch over and direct people or work
She supervises a team of twelve sales staff.
waitress
n
a woman who serves food in a restaurant
The waitress recommended the fish of the day.
cleaner
n
a person who cleans; a cleaning product
The cleaners come in every evening after six.
developer
n
a person or company that builds software or property
The developer plans to build offices on the site.
headquarter
n
the main office of a company
Our company headquarters are located in Tokyo, near the central station.
shuttle
n
a bus or vehicle going back and forth on a route
A free shuttle runs between the hotel and the airport.
stationery
n
paper, pens and other writing materials
Order more stationery before the supplies run out.
subscribe
v
to pay to receive something regularly
Our department subscribes to several business magazines and newspapers.
alike
adv
in the same way; similar
The new policy benefits customers and staff alike.
flavor
n
the taste of food or drink
The café offers ten flavors of ice cream.
picnic
n
a meal eaten outdoors
The annual company picnic will be held in the park.
recipe
n
instructions for cooking a dish
The chef shared his recipe for tomato soup.
refreshment
n
small amounts of food and drink
Light refreshments will be served in the lobby during the break.
administrative
adj
relating to running a business or organization
She handles all the administrative tasks for the department.
authorize
v
to give official permission
Only department managers can authorize overtime payments for their staff.
commonly
adv
usually or often
This form is commonly used for travel expenses.
distribution
n
the act of supplying goods to shops or people
The company handles the distribution of electronic goods across Asia.
sofa
n
a long soft seat for two or more people
There is a large sofa in the waiting area.
accommodate
v
to provide space for; to meet someone's needs
The hall can accommodate up to three hundred guests.
affordable
adj
not too expensive
We offer affordable prices and flexible plans for small businesses.
annoy
v
to make someone slightly angry
Loud phone calls annoy other people in the office.
commute
v
to travel regularly between home and work
I commute to the city by train, which takes about forty minutes.
coordinate
v
to organize people or activities to work together
Maria will coordinate the conference schedule with the hotel staff.
paperwork
n
routine documents and forms you must complete
I spent the whole morning finishing my paperwork for the new client.
quit
v
to leave a job; to stop doing something
He quit his job to start his own business.
authority
n
the power to make decisions; an official body
Only the director has the authority to sign contracts.
flu
n
a common illness with fever and aches
Half the team is off work with the flu.
captain
n
the pilot in charge of a plane or ship
The captain announced that we would land soon.
installation
n
the act of putting equipment in place
Installation of the new phones takes one day.
trainer
n
a person who teaches skills to others
The trainer explained how to use the new system.
availability
n
the state of being free or obtainable
Please check room availability at the hotel for those dates in May.
bargain
n
something bought cheaply; to negotiate a price
At this price, the laptop is a real bargain.
complimentary
adj
given free of charge
All hotel guests receive a complimentary breakfast served in the café.
hike
n
a long walk in nature; a sharp increase
The company announced a price hike for next year.
midnight
n
twelve o'clock at night
The online sale ends at midnight, so place your order soon.
productivity
n
the rate at which work is done
The new scheduling software has greatly improved staff productivity.
rainy
adj
having a lot of rain
On rainy days, the shuttle bus is always busy.
relocate
v
to move to a new place
The firm will relocate its office to Boston.
trainee
n
a person being trained for a job
Each trainee works closely with an experienced mentor for the first month.
transaction
n
an act of buying, selling or transferring money
All credit card transactions are recorded in the accounting system.
unhappy
adj
not satisfied or pleased
The client was unhappy with the late delivery.
verify
v
to check that something is true or correct
Please verify your email address to continue with the online registration.
automobile
n
a car
He has worked in the automobile industry for over twenty years.
courier
n
a person or company that delivers documents and packages
The contract was sent by courier this morning.
incomplete
adj
not finished or missing parts
Incomplete job applications will not be accepted by the HR department.
questionnaire
n
a written set of questions for a survey
Please complete the short questionnaire after the seminar ends.
baseball
n
a bat-and-ball game played by two teams
The company bought baseball tickets for the team.
dock
n
a place where ships load and unload
The ship will dock at the port tomorrow.
lamp
n
a device that gives light
Turn off the desk lamp when you leave.
lately
adv
recently
Sales of our new products have been increasing steadily lately.
machinery
n
machines as a group
The factory bought new machinery last year to increase production.
presenter
n
a person who gives a talk or presentation
The presenter answered several questions from the audience after her talk.

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