Work and Career. Wordlist
accomplish verb
to successfully complete or achieve something
to accomplish (bb645)
Nothing was accomplished during the long meeting.
agenda noun
a list of topics to discuss at a meeting
an agenda (bb646)
We need to finish everything on the agenda.
analyst noun
a person who studies data to help make decisions
an analyst (bb647)
How many analysts work in your finance department?
cancel verb
to decide that a planned event will not happen
to cancel (bb648)
We had to cancel the interview due to illness.
consult verb
to ask an expert for advice or information
to consult (bb649)
You should consult a lawyer before signing anything.
delete verb
to remove information from a computer or document
to delete (bb650)
I deleted your last email by mistake – could you send it again?
dismiss verb
to officially tell an employee to leave their job
to dismiss (bb651)
The company dismissed three workers for misconduct.
distribute verb
to give or send something to different people or places
to distribute (bb652)
The organization distributed food to the earthquake victims.
document verb
to record information in writing for official purposes
to document (bb653)
All accidents must be documented by supervisors.
equip verb
to provide someone with the tools or skills they need
to equip (bb654)
The training will equip you with essential skills.
establish verb
to start or create something that will be permanent
to establish (bb655)
They established the company back in 1995.
expertise noun
special skill or knowledge from training or experience
an expertise (bb656)
We need someone with expertise in marketing.
file verb
to store documents or information in an organised system
to file (bb657)
All documents should be filed alphabetically.
framework noun
a basic structure or set of rules for doing something
a framework (bb658)
A clear framework helps employees understand their roles.
full-time adjective
working the standard number of hours per week
full-time (bb659)
He decided to switch from part-time to full-time employment.
handle verb
to deal with a situation, task, or responsibility
to handle (bb660)
The issue was handled quickly by the manager.
implement verb
to start using a plan, system, or law officially
to implement (bb661)
We implemented a flexible working hours system.
labour noun
physical or mental work, especially for payment
a labour (bb662)
The construction requires skilled labour and good planning.
obligation noun
something that you must do because of a rule or promise
an obligation (bb663)
What are my obligations under this contract?
occupation noun
a person’s job or profession
an occupation (bb664)
Teaching is a rewarding but demanding occupation.
part-time adjective
working or done for fewer hours than usual
part-time (bb665)
Are there any part-time positions available here?
permanent adjective
lasting forever or for a very long time
permanent (bb666)
He was offered a permanent role in the company.
proceed verb
to continue doing something after stopping or waiting
to proceed (bb667)
We can’t proceed until the manager gives approval.
promotion noun
a move to a higher position at work
a promotion (bb668)
She received a well-deserved promotion to regional manager.
recruit noun
a new member of an organization or company
a recruit (bb669)
It’s difficult to attract recruits when working conditions are so poor.
recruitment noun
the process of finding and hiring new employees
a recruitment (bb670)
Who is responsible for recruitment in your company?
register verb
to put your name on an official list
to register (bb671)
Please register your attendance at the reception desk upon arrival.
register noun
an official list or record of names or items
a register (bb672)
The company keeps a register of all employees.
retain verb
to keep or continue to have something
to retain (bb673)
It is often cheaper to retain existing customers than find new ones.
specialize verb
to focus on one particular area of work or study
to specialize (bb674)
She decided to specialize in human resources management.