Unit 5 - Lesson 1

to start an organized activity or operation

They plan to launch a marketing campaign to promote the event.

to earn an amount of money that enables one to support oneself and pay for one's needs

She works as a freelance writer to make a living.

to employ people for a company, etc.

The company is actively recruiting new graduates for entry-level positions.

a business arrangement in which a company distributes a portion of its profits to its employees or other stakeholders

The company introduced a profit-sharing plan to reward employees.

involving direct participation or intervention in a task or activity, rather than simply observing or delegating it to others

The internship provides hands-on experience in the medical field.

the act or process of launching something

The start-up of the new program took longer than expected.

to supply money for a special purpose

The government funds educational programs to support student learning.

an extra compensation or perk that an employer provides to employees in addition to their salary or wages

Health insurance is a common fringe benefit offered by employers.

actions or information that are meant to gain the support or attention of the public

The company used social media publicity to promote its new product, generating buzz before the launch.

(of a business) to reach a point that yields no success due to the profit being almost as equal as the costs

After months of losses, the company finally broke even last quarter.

to pay money to the court to release someone from custody until their trial

We're trying to find ways to bail out the community leader arrested during the demonstration.