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English Result - Upper-intermediate - Unit 2 - 2B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2B in the English Result Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "dustman", "on the dole", "industrial", etc.

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English Result - Upper-intermediate
work
work
[noun]

activity that requires physical or mental effort

Ex: He enjoys the creative work of writing poetry in his spare time. 
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boss
boss
[noun]

a person who is in charge of a large organization or has an important position there

Ex: I'll have to check with my boss before I can confirm. 
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job
job
[noun]

the work that we do regularly to earn money

Ex: He enjoys his job because it allows him to be creative. 
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on the dole
on the dole
[phrase]

used of a person who is unemployed but receives regular payment or benefits from the government

Ex: After the factory closed, many workers ended up on the dole. 
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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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to [go] (out|) on (a|) strike

(of a group of employees) to refuse to work as a form of protest or to demand changes to their working conditions, pay, or other employment-related issues

Ex: The workers decided to go on strike to demand fair wages. 
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to quit
to quit
[Verb]

to give up your job, school, etc.

Ex: After the disagreement, three employees quit. 
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dustman
dustman
[noun]

a person who collects and removes garbage or waste from residential or commercial areas

Ex: The dustman collected the bins early in the morning. 
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secretary
secretary
[noun]

someone who works in an office as someone's assistance, dealing with mail and phone calls, keeping records, making appointments, etc.

Ex: She's the secretary for the CEO, managing his schedule and handling correspondence. 
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to sack
to sack
[Verb]

to dismiss someone from their job

Ex: The manager had to sack the employee for consistently violating company policies. 
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to earn
to earn
[Verb]

to get money for the job that we do or services that we provide

Ex: Freelancers earn money based on the projects they complete. 
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to knock off

to end one's work, typically at the end of a designated period

Ex: I usually knock off work at 5 pm. 
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air hostess

a woman on the staff of an airplane who serves the passengers on the flight

Ex: The air hostess served refreshments to the passengers during the flight. 
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conversational
conversational
[Adjective]

related to or characteristic of informal spoken communication

Ex: Her conversational style made it easy for others to approach her. 
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official
official
[noun]

a person who holds a position of authority or responsibility in an organization or government

Ex: The official signed the documents on behalf of the agency. 
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personal assistant

someone hired to provide administrative support and assist with various tasks for an individual or organization

Ex: As a busy executive, she relied heavily on her personal assistant to manage her schedule and coordinate appointments. 
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line management

the hierarchy of positions and responsibilities in an organization responsible for the direct supervision and control of employees, typically involving the execution of day-to-day tasks and achieving operational goals

Ex: Line management oversees the daily operations of the production floor in a manufacturing plant. 
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occupation

a person's profession or job, typically the means by which they earn a living

Ex: Teaching is a rewarding occupation that allows educators to make a positive impact on young minds. 
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refuse collector

a person who is hired to remove waste materials from trash cans and dispose them

Ex: He works as a refuse collector for the local municipality. 
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to recruit

to employ people for a company, etc.

Ex: The company is actively recruiting new graduates for entry-level positions. 
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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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unemployment benefit

a financial aid provided by the government to people who are unemployed and actively seeking work, to help cover their living expenses

Ex: He applied for unemployment benefit after losing his job. 
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to finish
to finish
[Verb]

to make something end

Ex: He finished painting the walls and admired his work. 
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high
high
[Adjective]

having a value or level greater than usual or expected, often in terms of numbers or measurements

Ex: She had a high fever and needed to see a doctor. 
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income
income
[noun]

the money that is regularly earned from a job or through an investment

Ex: His primary source of income is his salary from the tech company where he works. 
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flight attendant

a person who works on a plane to bring passengers meals and take care of them

Ex: She's been working as a flight attendant for ten years, enjoying the opportunity to travel. 
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to resign
to resign
[Verb]

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

Ex: She decided to resign from her position as CEO. 
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to [take] action

to do something in response to a particular situation, often to address a problem or achieve a goal

Ex: The organization encourages its members to take action on social justice issues by participating in advocacy campaigns. 
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industrial
industrial
[Adjective]

highly focused on mass production or manufacturing

Ex: Germany is known for being an industrial powerhouse, particularly in automotive manufacturing. 
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