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Topic: Office

telephonist

IPA: //tɛlɪˈfoʊnɪst//

KK: /tɛlɪˈfoʊnɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who operates a telephone switchboard or manages telephone calls.

Example: The telephonist connected the call to the right department.

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.

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.

termination

IPA: /tɜːrˈmɪneɪʃən/

KK: /tɜrˈmɪneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of ending something or the state of being ended.

Example: The termination of the contract was agreed upon by both parties.

thoroughness

IPA: /ˈθɜːrə(n)əs/

KK: /ˈθɜroʊnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very careful and paying attention to every detail in a task or process.

Example: Her thoroughness in preparing the report impressed her manager.

tipsheet

IPA: /ˈtɪpʃiːt/

KK: /ˈtɪpˌʃiːt/

noun

Definition: A document that provides helpful information, advice, or suggestions on a specific topic.

Example: The tipsheet included useful strategies for improving study habits.

tout

IPA: /taʊt/

KK: /taʊt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To promote or advertise something, often in an aggressive or brazen manner.

Example: The company decided to tout its new product at the trade show.

noun

Definition: A person who provides information about racehorses and their chances of winning, often selling this information to people who bet on races.

Example: The tout gave me tips on which horses to bet on for the big race.

transitive verb

Definition: To promote or advertise something in a way that is enthusiastic or aggressive, often to persuade others to buy or support it.

Example: The company is touting its new product as the best on the market.

touter

IPA: /ˈtaʊtər/

KK: /taʊtər/

noun

Definition: A person who tries to attract customers or clients, often in a pushy or aggressive manner.

Example: The touter stood outside the restaurant, trying to convince people to come in and eat.

tradesman

IPA: /ˈtreɪdz.mən/

KK: /ˈtrɛɪdzmən/

noun

Definition: A person who works in a skilled trade, often making or repairing things, or selling goods.

Example: The tradesman fixed the broken pipe in my house.

trainee

IPA: //ˈtreɪni//

KK: /ˈtreɪni/

noun

Definition: A person who is learning a job or skill under the guidance of a trainer or instructor.

Example: The company hired several trainees to help with the new project.

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