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Topic: Jobs

borrow

IPA: /ˈbɔːroʊ/

KK: /ˈbɔroʊ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take and use something belonging to someone else with the intention of returning it later.

Example: I need to borrow a pen to sign this document.

transitive verb

Definition: To take something from someone with the intention of giving it back later.

Example: I need to borrow a pen to sign this document.

borrower

IPA: /ˈbɔːrə/

KK: /ˈbɔroʊər/

noun

Definition: A person or organization that takes something from someone else with the plan to give it back later.

Example: The borrower promised to return the book next week.

borrowing

IPA: /ˈbɔːroʊɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbɔroʊɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of taking something from someone else with the intention of returning it later, often used in the context of money or items.

Example: The library has a policy for borrowing books for up to three weeks.

boss

IPA: //bɔs//

KK: /bɔs/

adjective

Definition: Of the highest quality or excellence; outstanding.

Example: That restaurant is known for its boss burgers.

intransitive verb

Definition: To act as a leader or supervisor in a workplace or organization.

Example: She tends to boss around her younger siblings.

noun

Definition: A person who is in charge of a worker or organization and makes decisions about how things are done.

Example: My boss asked me to finish the report by Friday.

transitive verb

Definition: To give orders or control someone in a way that may seem arrogant or domineering.

Example: She tends to boss her colleagues around during projects.

bossiest

IPA: /ˈbɔːsiɪst/

KK: /ˈbɔsiɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most controlling or domineering in behavior, often telling others what to do.

Example: She is the bossiest person in our group, always making the final decisions.

bossily

IPA: /ˈbɔːsɪli/

KK: /ˈbɔsɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows someone is trying to control or give orders to others.

Example: She spoke bossily, telling everyone what to do without asking for their opinions.

bossiness

IPA: /ˈbɔːsɪnəs/

KK: /ˈbɔsɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being overly controlling or domineering in a way that tells others what to do.

Example: Her bossiness made it difficult for the team to work together effectively.

bossism

IPA: /ˈbɔːsɪzəm/

KK: /ˈbɔsɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The control or influence of a leader or boss over a group or organization, often in a way that limits the input or power of others.

Example: The company's culture was heavily influenced by bossism, making it difficult for employees to voice their opinions.

bosun

IPA: /ˈboʊsən/

KK: /ˈboʊsən/

noun

Definition: A person in charge of the equipment and crew on a ship, responsible for the maintenance of the vessel and the supervision of the deck crew.

Example: The bosun called the crew to prepare the ship for departure.

botcher

IPA: /ˈbɒtʃə/

KK: /ˈbɑːtʃər/

noun

Definition: A person who does work poorly or clumsily, often making mistakes or causing problems.

Example: He is known as a botcher because he always messes up his projects.

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