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What does the term 'allocate' refer to in a work context?
What does the term 'allocate' refer to in a work context?
Which of the following describes a 'full timer'?
Which of the following describes a 'full timer'?
What is the meaning of 'downsize' in a corporate context?
What is the meaning of 'downsize' in a corporate context?
What is 'maternity leave' intended for?
What is 'maternity leave' intended for?
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What does 'terminate' mean in a work setting?
What does 'terminate' mean in a work setting?
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Study Notes
Work
- Allocate: to specify something for someone or something else. Example: allocating 3 hours for studying French.
- Multi-tasker: a person who can do or carry out more than one task at the same time. Focusing on one task is not possible.
- Human organs: are parts of the human body.
- Full-time: working six or five days a week for 8 hours per day
- Part-time: working some days of the week for 4 hours or fewer per day
- Full-timer: person working for 8 hours.
- Part-timer: person working for 4 hours.
- Trial: experience to attempt something new. Example: working full-time as a trial.
- Working remotely: working from home.
- Handle (verb): to deal with something. Example: doorknob is a handle.
- Sick leave: vacation for illness.
Business
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Downsize: reducing the number of employees to save money. Example: Downsizing during COVID.
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Lay off: to tell someone they are no longer needed at work. Often used for large-scale layoffs. Being laid off often connects with downsizing.
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Casual job/work: temporary work, not permanent.
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Shopaholic: a person who is addicted to shopping.
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Terminate: to end or finalize something. For example, a contract.
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Contract: a legally binding document between employer and employee.
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Hire: employing someone or giving them a job.
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Fire: to dismiss someone from their job.
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Dress code: guidelines about appropriate attire.
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Maternity leave: time off for pregnant or new mothers.
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Quit: to resign from work.
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Envy: to feel bad about someone else's success or possession.
Other
- Repugnant: a person whom people hate or dislike.
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Test your knowledge of essential terms related to work and business in this quiz. From understanding the nuances of full-time versus part-time roles to grasping the implications of downsizing and layoffs, this quiz will help you solidify your vocabulary and comprehension. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their professional language skills.
