Lingo

Office Life

36 Words

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status
1.
sta
tus
Noun

someone or something's professional or social position relative to that of others

Her status as a respected scientist was well-deserved.

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business card
2.
business card
Noun

a small card that contains contact information for a person or company, used to share and promote professional connections

She handed out her business card at the networking event.

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workflow
Noun

a defined sequence of processes or tasks to complete a specific activity or goal

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deadline
4.
dead
line
Noun

the latest time or date by which something must be completed or submitted

The project deadline is next Friday, so we need to work quickly.

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document
5.
doc
u
ment
Noun

a computer file, book, piece of paper etc. that is used as evidence or a source of information

The historian discovered an ancient document that shed light on a lost civilization.

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commission
6.
co
mmi
ssion
Noun

a group of representatives or delegates

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retirement
7.
re
tire
ment
Noun

the period during someone's life when they stop working often due to reaching a certain age

She looks forward to traveling during her retirement.

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workload
8.
workload
Noun

the amount of work that a person or organization has to do

She was overwhelmed by her heavy workload and had to work late every night.

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living wage
Noun

the minimum income necessary for a worker to meet basic needs without relying on public assistance or private charities

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exploit
10.
exp
loit
Verb

to use someone or something in an unfair way, which is only advantageous to oneself

Some companies exploit natural resources without regard for environmental conservation.

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resume
11.
resume
Verb

to continue again after an interruption

After the lunch break, they resumed the meeting.

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overtime
12.
o
ver
time
Noun

the extra hours a person works at their job

Due to the deadline, the team put in several hours of overtime.

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pay gap
Noun

the difference between the payment received by two different groups of people

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redundancy
14.
re
dun
dan
cy
Noun

a state of being no longer needed or useful, often due to the existence of a duplicate or replacement

The document was filled with redundancy, repeating the same points multiple times.

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resignation
15.
re
sig
na
tion
Noun

the act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.)

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sick leave
16.
sick leave
Noun

a specific period of time granted to a person who is ill to temporary leave work

She took sick leave to recover from a severe cold.

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delegate
17.
de
le
gate
Verb

to give part of the power, authority, work, etc. to a representative

The President delegated war powers to the Secretary of Defense during the crisis.

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brainstorm
18.
brain
storm
Noun

the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation

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brief
19.
brief
Verb

to give someone essential information or instructions about a particular subject or task

Before the meeting, the manager will brief the team on the agenda and key discussion points.

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supervise
20.
su
per
vise
Verb

to be in charge of someone or an activity and watch them to make sure everything is done properly

The manager diligently supervises the team's daily tasks to maintain efficiency.

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transfer
21.
trans
fer
Noun

the action of taking something from one place to another

The transfer of power took place peacefully after the election results were announced.

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schedule
22.
sche
dule
Verb

to set a specific time to do something or make an event happen

He scheduled his doctor's appointment for next week.

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present
23.
pre
sent
Noun

something given to someone as a sign of appreciation or on a special occasion

She received a beautiful bouquet of flowers as a birthday present.

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train
24.
train
Noun

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

I always enjoy listening to music while traveling on the train.

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retire
25.
re
tire
Verb

to leave your job and stop working, usually on reaching a certain age

After working for 30 years, she finally retired.

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collaborate
26.
co
lla
bo
rate
Verb

to work with someone else in order to create something or reach the same goal

The researchers collaborated on a groundbreaking study in neuroscience.

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resign
27.
re
sign
Verb

to officially announce one's departure from a job, position, etc.

She decided to resign from her position as CEO.

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dismiss
28.
dis
miss
Verb

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

She regularly dismisses suggestions that deviate from the established plan.

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terminate
29.
ter
mi
nate
Verb

to stop or end something completely

After careful consideration, the board of directors voted to terminate the partnership agreement.

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mentor
30.
men
tor
Noun

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

The aspiring artist found a mentor who provided valuable feedback and encouragement to help him develop his artistic skills.

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table
31.
ta
ble
Noun

furniture with a usually flat surface on top of one or multiple legs that we can sit at or put things on

I cleared the table after dinner and washed the dishes.

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apprenticeship
32.
app
ren
tice
ship
Noun

a formal training where an apprentice learns a trade or craft through practical experience under the guidance of a skilled mentor

The aspiring chef completed a culinary apprenticeship, gaining hands-on experience in a professional kitchen.

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video conference
33.
video conference
Noun

a digital meeting where participants interact using video and audio communication tools

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curriculum vitae
34.
curriculum vitae
Noun

a document that summarizes a person's academic and work history, often used in job applications or academic pursuits

She updated her CV before applying for the job.

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sick day
Noun

a day in which an employee has to stay at home due to illness

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purchasing department
Noun

a section within a company that provides the required goods and resources

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