physik

a measurement of the speed at which something happens The rate at which languages are dying is increasing. (= Geschwindigkeit, Tempo)

that cannot be questioned or proved to be false The date of the painting is now undisputed. (=unbestritten)

to give somebody more control over their own life or the situation they are in The movement actively empowered women and gave them confidence in themselves. (=jdn. stärken)

to change, or make somebody/something change, into something different English morphed from being a mutually beneficial practice to being…. (=sich verwandeln in)

an activity that more and more people are becoming involved in to jump on the bandwagon (phrase): (informal, disapproving) to join others in doing something that is becoming fashionable because you hope to become popular or successful yourself politicians eager to jump on the environmental bandwagon (=auf den fahrenden Zug aufspringen)

to refuse to accept or consider something to reject an argument/a claim/a decision/an offer/a suggestion (=ablehnen)

If you expect to fail, you will fail. It's a self-fulfilling prophecy. (= eine selbst erfüllende Prophezeiung)

to refuse to do something; to set a limit I don't mind helping, but I draw the line at doing everything myself. (= bei etw. eine Grenze ziehen)

to think that something is the same as something else or is as important Some parents equate education with exam success. (= etw. mit etw. gleichsetzen)

(of an action, a decision, a rule, etc.) not seeming to be based on a reason, system or plan and sometimes seeming unfair The choice of players for the team seemed completely arbitrary. (= zufällig)

to suggest a plan, an idea, etc. for people to think about and decide on The government proposed changes to the voting system. (=vorschlagen)

time that you are allowed to spend away from work because you are sick: He has been on sick leave for more than three months. (=bezahlter Urlaub im Krankheitsfall)

refund: There will be a reimbursement of travel expenses. (=Rückerstattung)

something that you get legally from your work in addition to your wages, such as goods, meals, or a car: I only eat here because it's free - one of the perks of the job. (=Leistungsanreiz)

a strong feeling of interest and enjoyment about something and an eagerness to be involved in it: Employers showed little enthusiasm for the new regulations (=Begeisterung)

American English: a short written account of your education and your previous jobs that you send to an employer when you are looking for a new job [= CV British English] Have you submitted your resume? (=Lebenslauf)

The way you go to pursue your career I haven’t consciously chosen my career path (= Karriereweg)

A chosen or taken course: the trajectory of their career (=gewählter Weg)

an experienced person who advises and helps a less experienced person: I had a very helpful mentor when I started working here. (=Mentor, Betreuer)

someone you discuss your ideas with in order to see if they think your ideas are good: John always used her as a sounding board for new ideas. (= Gruppe oder Einzelperson zur ersten Meinungssondierung)

something that helps you to start doing something The job at Boston Consulting has been a springboard for an amazing career (= Sprungbrett)

the profession or work of keeping or checking financial accounts, calculating taxes etc.: Accounting companies (= Buchhaltung)

to choose one thing or do one thing instead of another: We finally opted for the wood finish. (=sich entscheiden für)

to change something to make it more suitable for you, or to make it look special or different from things of a similar type: a customized car (=an Kundenwünsche anpassen)

something that you get because you have done something good or helpful or have worked hard The job is difficult, but the financial rewards are great. (=Belohnung)

American English: a SHARE in a company: the trading of stocks and shares (=Aktie)

the ability or opportunity to make your own decisions without being controlled by anyone else: Teachers are given considerable individual autonomy.(=Autonomie, Selbständigkeit)

to help a skill, feeling, idea etc develop over a period of time [= encourage, promote]: Good managers structure work in such a way that creativity is fostered. (=fördern, begünstigen)

to continue doing an activity or trying to achieve something over a long period: companies that pursue the traditional goal of profits (=Ziel, Idee verfolgen)

FORMAL: to come from a particular place or start in a particular situation: How did the plan originate? (=von etwas abstammen, seinen Ursprung haben )

without being affected or influenced by something: The law requires equal treatment for all, regardless of race, religion, or sex. (=ungeachtet. ohne Berücksichtigung von)

the part of something that you own or are responsible for: The company increased its market share (=Anteil)

to use a particular amount of time for something, or give a particular share of money, space etc to someone or something: Everyone who works for the company has been allotted 10 shares. (=zuteilen)

a system in which people work a particular number of hours each week or month, but can change the times at which they start and finish each day The company offers flexi-time. (=flexible Arbeitszeit, Gleitzeit)