Exam: TOEIC

Definition: A responsibility or obligation that someone has, often related to money or debts.

Example: The company has a liability to pay its employees on time.

Definition: To communicate and work together with others to achieve a common goal or to share information.

Example: The project manager will liaise with the team to ensure everyone is on the same page.

Definition: A close connection or relationship between people or groups, often used to describe communication or cooperation between different units or organizations.

Example: The manager acted as a liaison between the team and the upper management.

Definition: A person or organization that has been given permission to do something, usually through a formal agreement or license.

Example: The licensee must follow all the rules set by the licensing authority.

Definition: A person or organization that grants permission or licenses to others, allowing them to do something that is usually restricted or regulated.

Example: The licenser approved the new software for public use after reviewing its compliance with regulations.

Definition: A person or organization that gives permission to someone else to use something, usually under specific conditions.

Example: The licensor allowed the company to use their software for a fee.

Definition: A door or panel at the back of a vehicle that can be opened upwards to allow access to the cargo area.

Example: He opened the liftgate to load the groceries into the car.

Definition: A fee or charge for transporting goods using a lighter, which is a type of boat used to carry cargo to and from larger ships.

Example: The company had to pay a lighterage fee for the goods transported to the port.

Definition: The act of moving cargo or fuel from a ship that is stuck or underwater to make it easier to lift the ship back to the surface.

Example: The lightering operation was successful, allowing the ship to be refloated safely.

Definition: The action of transferring cargo from a larger vessel to a smaller one, usually in shallow waters.

Example: The crew was lightering the supplies from the ship to the dock.

Definition: A person who works on installing or fixing electrical or communication lines, such as telephone or power lines, or a player positioned on the forward line in football.

Example: The lineman climbed the pole to repair the power lines after the storm.