In Company Unit 3 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 3 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 3 - English Vocab
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Flashcards | 186 |
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Language | English |
Category | English |
Level | University |
Created / Updated | 09.10.2011 / 03.11.2012 |
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absolve (v) - absolve sb of/from sth
The report absolves the pilot from any blame for the crash.
accountability (n)
Accountability is an acceptance of your responsibilities.
adhere to sth (phr v)
We must strictly adhere to the terms of the contract.
administer (v)
The foundation was formed specifically to administer the project.
audit (n)
The council is going to carry out an audit of transport services for the elderly.
bearable (adj)
The cost of running the farm is only bearable because of government subsidies.
biodiversity (n)
Biodiversity is the variety of different types of plant and animal life in a particular region.
bottom line (n) - triple bottom line
He keeps a careful eye on the bottom line. - The triple bottom line is the simultaneous pursuit of economic prosperity, environmental quality and social equity.
breach (n) - breach of contract - breach of trust
If you dont deliver on time, you could be sued for breach of contract. - Agreeing to the merger would be a breach of our employees trust.
bribery (n)
He is appearing in court on charges of bribery and tax evasion.
brownfield site (n)
Weve located a brownfield site in a perfect location for our new headquarters.
buzzword (n)
The buzzword of the moment is accountability.
carbon (n) - carbon emissions - carbon footprint - carbon neutrality
My new car has better fuel economy and lower carbon emissions than my old one. - Were travelling by train instead of flying to reduce our carbon footprint. - The company hopes to achieve carbon neutrality by sponsoring a tree planting scheme.
card (n) - play your cards right
If you play your cards right, the company might pay your travel expenses.
catastrophic (adj)
The companys losses last quarter were catastrophic.
clean tech (n)
Clean tech describes appliances which are more energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly.
climate (n) - economic climate
We are unable to increase wages in the current economic climate.
closure (n)
The childrens hospital is threatened with closure.
code of conduct (n)
Managers are expected to comply with the companys code of conduct.
collaboration (n) - in collaboration with sb
The tale was written in collaboration with Wilkie Collins.
commission (v)
We have commissioned a full survey of the property.
commitment (n) - honour a commitment to sb
The Government will continue to honour its commitment to pensioners.
compensation (n)
She was awarded 2,000 compensation for her injuries.
compliance (n) - (in) compliance with sth
All building work must be carried out in compliance with safety regulations.
comply with sth (phr v)
You are legally obliged to comply fully with any investigations.
compromise (n)
Both sides have agreed to meet, in the hope of reaching a compromise.
compromise (v)
We cannot compromise the safety of our workers.
condone (v)
The school does not condone bullying of any kind.
conscious (adj)
Health-conscious mothers are buying more organic baby food.
consideration (n) - financial consideration
For most people, the most important financial consideration in choosing a mortgage is the cost of repayments.
consultation (n)
We can go ahead only after consultation with the management.
contemplate (v)
He refuses even to contemplate moving house again.
contributor (n)
The tennis star has been a major contributor to the campaign.
corporate citizenship (n)
An important area of corporate citizenship is investment in troubled areas of the world to provide jobs and security.
corporate social responsibility (CSR) (n)
CSR belongs in every company but the reality is that you have to make money first to give it away.
corrupt (v)
In his view, the people have been corrupted by their desire for wealth.
corruption (n)
The bank was closed down amid allegations of corruption and fraud.
cost-effective (adj)
This is the most cost-effective distribution method.
court (n) - take sb to court
Lynn took her employers to court for compensation.
coverage (n) - press coverage
The murder has received extensive press coverage.