Face2face - Intermediate - Unit 2 - 2A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2A in the Face2Face Intermediate coursebook, such as "overtime", "workaholic", "condition", etc.

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work [noun]

something that we do regularly to earn money

Ex: Sarah 's work as a nurse keeps her busy throughout the week .

to relax [verb]

to feel less worried or stressed

Ex: On Sundays , I usually relax and do nothing .

to spend [verb]

to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

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overtime [adverb]

for a longer period than normal

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workaholic [noun]

a person who works compulsively and finds it hard to stop working to do other things

Ex: She became a workaholic after starting her new business .

to [meet] a [deadline|target] [phrase]

to complete a task or project before a specific time or date that has been agreed upon or set as a requirement

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to [take] time (off|out) [phrase]

to not go to work or school for a certain period of time to take care of personal matters or recharge one's energy and focus

Ex: They encouraged employees to take time out for family events .

under pressure [phrase]

stressful or anxious due to having too many tasks or responsibilities to handle within a limited time

Ex: The athlete was under pressure to win the final match .

condition [noun]

the state of something at a particular time

Ex: The condition of the old bridge was deemed unsafe for vehicles .