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Topic: Jobs

telework

IPA: /ˈtɛlɪˌwɜrk/

KK: /ˈtɛlɪˌwɜrk/

noun

Definition: Working from a location outside of a traditional office, often from home, using technology to communicate and perform job tasks.

Example: Many companies now offer telework options to help employees maintain a better work-life balance.

verb

Definition: To work from a remote location, often from home, using technology to communicate with colleagues and perform job tasks.

Example: Many employees have chosen to telework to maintain a better work-life balance.

teller

IPA: /ˈtɛlər/

KK: /ˈtɛlɚ/

noun

Definition: A person who works at a bank and handles money transactions, such as receiving deposits and giving out cash.

Example: The teller helped me deposit my paycheck into my account.

tenantry

IPA: /ˈtɛnəntri/

KK: /ˈtɛnəntri/

noun

Definition: A group of people who rent land or property from a landlord.

Example: The tenantry of the estate gathered to discuss their concerns with the landlord.

tend

IPA: /tɛnd/

KK: /tɛnd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To have a natural inclination or tendency towards something, or to move in a particular direction.

Example: The path tends to the right as you walk up the hill.

transitive verb

Definition: To take care of someone or something, to look after or manage their needs.

Example: She tends to her garden every weekend, making sure the plants are healthy.

tenderer

IPA: /ˈtɛndərər/

KK: /ˈtɛndərər/

adjective

Definition: More gentle or soft than something else.

Example: The tenderer approach helped to soothe the frightened child.

noun

Definition: A person or organization that offers a proposal or bid, especially in a formal context such as contracts or projects.

Example: The tenderer submitted a competitive bid for the construction project.

tenderfoot

IPA: /ˈtɛndərˌfʊt/

KK: /ˈtɛndərˌfʊt/

noun

Definition: A person who is new to outdoor activities or experiences and lacks the skills or toughness that come with time and practice.

Example: As a tenderfoot, he struggled to keep up with the more experienced hikers on the trail.

tending

IPA: /ˈtɛndɪŋ/

KK: /tɛndɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of taking care of or looking after something or someone.

Example: The tending of the garden requires a lot of time and effort.

verb

Definition: To take care of or look after something, such as plants, animals, or people.

Example: She is tending to the garden every morning.

tenure

IPA: /ˈtɛn.jər/

KK: /ˈtɛn.jɚ/

noun

Definition: A period of time during which someone holds a position or job, especially in education, where it provides job security after a trial period.

Example: After five years of teaching, she was granted tenure at the university.

tenured

IPA: /ˈtɛnəd/

KK: /ˈtɛnɚd/

adjective

Definition: Having a permanent position or job, especially in education or government, that provides protection from being dismissed without cause.

Example: After years of hard work, she finally achieved a tenured position at the university.

terminate

IPA: /ˈtɜːrmɪneɪt/

KK: /ˈtɜrmɪneɪt/

adjective

Definition: Coming to an end or able to end something.

Example: The project has a terminate phase where all activities are concluded.

intransitive verb

Definition: To come to an end or stop; to finish or conclude something.

Example: The meeting will terminate at 5 PM.

transitive verb

Definition: To bring something to an end or stop it from continuing.

Example: The company decided to terminate the project due to lack of funding.

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