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Exam: BEC Vantage

hire

IPA: /haɪər/

KK: /haɪr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To obtain a job or work, often by being employed or contracted for a specific task.

Example: After finishing school, he decided to hire on at the local restaurant.

noun

Definition: A person who is employed or brought into a job, often referred to in a business context.

Example: The company welcomed three new hires last week.

transitive verb

Definition: To employ someone or to rent something for a fee.

Example: They decided to hire a new employee to help with the workload.

hireable

IPA: //ˈhaɪərəbl//

KK: /ˈhaɪərəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be employed or hired for a job.

Example: She has the skills and experience that make her hireable in the tech industry.

hiree

IPA: /ˈhaɪəri/

KK: /ˈhaɪəri/

noun

Definition: A person who is employed or engaged to work for someone else.

Example: The hiree was excited to start their new job next week.

hirer

IPA: /ˈhaɪər/

KK: /ˈhaɪər/

noun

Definition: A person or organization that employs someone or rents something.

Example: The hirer was pleased with the quality of the service provided by the contractor.

holdback

IPA: /ˈhoʊldˌbæk/

KK: /hoʊldbæk/

noun

Definition: A thing that prevents progress or keeps something in place, often used to describe a restriction or limitation.

Example: The holdback on the project was due to budget constraints.

hospitality

IPA: /həˈspɪtəlɪti/

KK: /hɑˈspɪtəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The friendly and generous way of treating guests or visitors, making them feel welcome and comfortable.

Example: The hotel is known for its excellent hospitality and warm service.

hostessing

IPA: /ˈhoʊstəsɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhoʊstəsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The job or role of welcoming and serving guests, typically in a restaurant or event setting.

Example: Her hostessing skills made the dinner party a great success.

hosting

IPA: /ˈhoʊstɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhoʊstɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of providing a place for someone to stay or an event to take place.

Example: The hosting of the conference was a great success.

verb

Definition: To provide a place for someone to stay or to organize an event for others.

Example: She is hosting a dinner party at her house this weekend.

housekeep

IPA: //ˈhaʊskiːp//

KK: /haʊsˈkip/

verb

Definition: To manage and perform tasks related to maintaining a home, such as cleaning and cooking.

Example: She decided to housekeep for the summer to save money while studying.

housekeeping

IPA: //ˈhaʊskiːpɪŋ//

KK: /ˈhaʊsˌkiːpɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The work of managing and maintaining a home or organization, including cleaning and organizing tasks.

Example: The hotel staff is responsible for housekeeping to ensure the rooms are clean and comfortable for guests.

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