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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
to collaborate

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

Ex: The researchers collaborated on a groundbreaking study in neuroscience. 
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to follow up

to investigate further based on information or suggestions provided by someone

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

to simultaneously do more than one thing

Ex: In her busy job, she has to multitask efficiently to handle emails, phone calls, and meetings throughout the day. 
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workforce
workforce
[noun]

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

Ex: The company plans to expand its workforce by hiring an additional 200 employees this year. 
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notice
notice
[noun]

a formal statement or letter declaring that one intends to end an agreement, especially an employment or residential contract

Ex: She handed in her two-week notice at work after accepting a new job offer. 
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professional courtesy

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

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

to remove someone from their job or position, typically due to poor performance

Ex: The company decided to dismiss several employees due to budget constraints. 
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to hold down

to maintain a job, especially for a certain period of time

Ex: She struggled to hold down a steady job due to her frequent moves. 
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to lay off

to dismiss employees due to financial difficulties or reduced workload

Ex: The company laid off 10% of its workforce due to financial losses. 
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to let go
to let go
[Verb]

to dismiss someone from their job or employment, often due to poor performance or misconduct

Ex: The manager decided to let her go due to repeated policy violations. 
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to [make] redundant

to terminate an employee's position because the job is no longer needed or the company is downsizing

Ex: The company made 50 workers redundant after automating the production line. 
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to step down

to voluntarily resign or retire from a job or position

Ex: The CEO stepped down after successfully leading the company for many years. 
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personnel
personnel
[noun]

individuals employed in an organization, especially in military or structured environments, who are expected to follow directives

Ex: The commander addressed all military personnel before the operation began. 
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to take on

to hire someone

Ex: The company decided to take on new employees to meet the growing demand. 
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redundant
redundant
[Adjective]

no longer employed because there is no more work available or the position is no longer necessary

Ex: They offered training programs to help redundant workers find new jobs. 
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human resources

(in an organization, company, etc.) a department that is in charge of hiring new employees and training them

Ex: She applied for a job in the human resources. 
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