Total English - Advanced - Unit 5 - Lesson 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - Lesson 1 in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "recruit", "publicity", "hands-on", etc.

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to launch [verb]

to start an organized activity or operation

Ex: We are launching the project later today .

to [make] a living [phrase]

to earn an amount of money that enables one to support oneself and pay for one's needs

Ex: He chose to become a musician to make a living doing what he loves .

to recruit [verb]

to employ people for a company, etc.

Ex: During the hiring process , it 's crucial to recruit candidates who align with the company 's values .

profit sharing [noun]

a business arrangement in which a company distributes a portion of its profits to its employees or other stakeholders

Ex: Many businesses offer profit sharing as an incentive for higher productivity .

hands-on [adjective]

involving direct participation or intervention in a task or activity, rather than simply observing or delegating it to others

Ex: As a hands-on leader , she actively participates in daily operations .

start-up [noun]

a newly established company or business venture, typically characterized by its innovative approach, early-stage development, and a focus on growth

Ex: She joined a promising start-up in the finance sector .

fund [noun]

a sum of money that is collected and saved for a particular purpose

Ex: He contributed to a scholarship fund .

fringe benefit [noun]

an extra compensation or perk that an employer provides to employees in addition to their salary or wages

Ex: A generous fringe benefit package can help attract top talent .

publicity [noun]

actions or information that are meant to gain the support or attention of the public

Ex: The charity event received positive publicity after being featured in local newspapers and TV programs .

to [break] even [phrase]

(of a business) to reach a point that yields no success due to the profit being almost as equal as the costs

Ex: He invested heavily , hoping to break even before turning a profit .

to bail out [verb]

to save someone or something from a difficult financial situation

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