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Exam: BEC Vantage

haulage

IPA: /ˈhɔːlɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈhɔːlɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The process of transporting goods or materials from one place to another, often using trucks or other vehicles.

Example: The haulage company delivered the furniture to my new house.

haulier

IPA: /ˈhɔːljə/

KK: /ˈhɔːliə/

noun

Definition: A person or company that transports goods by road or rail.

Example: The haulier delivered the furniture to my new house.

headhunt

IPA: /ˈhɛdˌhʌnt/

KK: /ˈhɛdˌhʌnt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To search for and recruit individuals for a job, often in a competitive manner.

Example: Many companies headhunt talented professionals from their competitors.

headhunter

IPA: /ˈhɛdˌhʌntər/

KK: /ˈhɛdˌhʌntər/

noun

Definition: A person or company that finds and recruits candidates for high-level jobs, often in a specific industry.

Example: The headhunter contacted me about a great job opportunity at a tech company.

headquarter

IPA: /ˈhɛdkwɔːtə/

KK: /ˈhɛdˌkwɔrtər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To set up a main office or center for an organization or group.

Example: The company decided to headquarter its operations in New York City.

transitive verb

Definition: To establish or provide a central office or location for an organization or company.

Example: The company decided to headquarter its operations in a new building downtown.

headroom

IPA: /ˈhɛdruːm/

KK: /ˈhɛdˌrum/

noun

Definition: The amount of vertical space available above a person or object, allowing for movement without hitting the ceiling or other overhead structures.

Example: Make sure there is enough headroom in the room so that people can stand comfortably without bumping their heads.

headwaiter

IPA: /ˈhɛdˌweɪtər/

KK: /hɛdˈweɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person in charge of the waitstaff in a restaurant, responsible for managing the service and seating guests.

Example: The headwaiter greeted us at the door and showed us to our table.

headway

IPA: /ˈhɛdweɪ/

KK: /ˈhɛdˌweɪ/

noun

Definition: The act of moving forward or making progress, especially towards a goal or destination.

Example: The team made significant headway on the project this week.

helpdesk

IPA: /ˈhɛlpˌdɛsk/

KK: /ˈhɛlpˌdɛsk/

noun

Definition: A place or service where people can get assistance or support, often related to technology or customer service.

Example: If you have any issues with your software, please contact the helpdesk for support.

hirable

IPA: /ˈhaɪərəbl/

KK: /ˈhaɪərəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be employed or taken on for a job.

Example: The company is looking for hirable candidates with relevant experience.

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