Working Life

one of the playing cards with only one symbol on it, which in most card games is considered the highest-ranking card

She played an ace to secure her victory in the game.

to give a responsibility or job to someone

The manager decided to appoint a new team leader to oversee the project.

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

The researchers collaborated on a groundbreaking study in neuroscience.

to start an action or event

The manager commenced the project by assigning tasks to each team member.

to investigate further based on information or suggestions provided by someone

After the seminar, I decided to follow up on the speaker's research and findings.

to simultaneously do more than one thing

In her busy job, she has to multitask efficiently to handle emails, phone calls, and meetings throughout the day.

to arrange or put off an activity or an event for a later time than its original schedule

They postponed the meeting until next week due to scheduling conflicts.

to employ people for a company, etc.

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

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

She decided to resign from her position as CEO.

extremely busy and chaotic

The office was always hectic during the end of the month with deadlines approaching.

involving a lot of effort, attention, and activity in a short period of time

The intensive training program prepared them for the upcoming competition in just two weeks.

boring because of being the same thing all the time

The endless hours of data entry made her workday feel monotonous and never-ending.

in a situation involving direct interaction between two people, without others present

The coach spoke one-on-one with the player after practice.

to encourage or provoke a response, reaction, or activity

The interactive workshop was designed to stimulate creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

The tedious task of filing paperwork made the afternoon drag on.

(of a person) not having much work to do in their job or being unable to use their full potential

Despite her qualifications, she felt underemployed in her current job, which didn't utilize her full skill set.

a room where the board of directors meet

The CEO called a meeting in the boardroom to discuss the company's quarterly earnings.

a period of supervised work experience, often unpaid, undertaken by a student or recent graduate to gain practical skills or fulfill qualification requirements

She completed a three-month internship at a local law firm to meet her graduation requirements.

a physical gap or unoccupied portion in a structure or environment

The artist filled the vacancy on the wall with a bold abstract painting.

someone who works with someone else, having the same job

My coworker helped me with a difficult project last week.

someone who observes or directs a person or an activity

The supervisor oversees the daily operations of the department.

(of objects or works) lacking the precision or quality one would expect from a paid professional

The garage band produced only amateur pop songs before gaining industry experience.

someone who answers the questions during an interview

The interviewee arrived early for the job interview.

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.

a period of time when a woman can take a break from working and stay home before and after the birth of her child

She went on maternity leave a month before her baby was due.

to simultaneously do more than one thing

In her busy job, she has to multitask efficiently to handle emails, phone calls, and meetings throughout the day.

the process of contractions and cervical dilation that leads to childbirth

Labor involves the uterus contracting to deliver the baby.

the practice of treating a person or different categories of people less fairly than others

The company faced a lawsuit for discrimination against female employees.

a regular payment made to a retired person by the government or a former employer

My grandfather's pension allows him to travel during his retirement.

a mention or citation of something, often to provide context or support for an idea

The article included several references to previous studies on the topic.

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

He scheduled his doctor's appointment for next week.

all the individuals who work in a particular company, industry, country, etc.

The company plans to expand its workforce by hiring an additional 200 employees this year.

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.

to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person

I couldn't help but notice the beautiful sunset as I walked along the beach.

an increase in someone's salary that happens at regular intervals

She received a salary increment after completing her professional development program.

free service that people of the same profession provide for each other, especially common among physicians

As a gesture of professional courtesy, the lawyer offered free legal advice to her colleague.