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Topic: Office

briefing

IPA: /ˈbriːfɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbrifɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A meeting where important information or instructions are shared with a group of people.

Example: The team had a briefing to discuss the new project guidelines.

bulleted

IPA: /ˈbʌlɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈbʊlɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a list or text that is marked with bullet points to separate items or ideas.

Example: The presentation included a bulleted list of key points to make it easier to follow.

bullpen

IPA: /ˈbʊlˌpɛn/

KK: /ˈbʊlˌpɛn/

noun

Definition: A designated area where relief pitchers warm up during a baseball game, or a space in an office with shared workspaces for employees.

Example: The coach called for a pitcher from the bullpen to warm up before the next inning.

bureau

IPA: /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

KK: /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

noun

Definition: A place or organization that provides specific information or services, often related to travel, government, or news. It can also refer to a type of furniture with drawers for storing clothes or writing materials.

Example: I booked my vacation through a travel bureau that specializes in trips to Europe.

busboy

IPA: /ˈbʌsˌbɔɪ/

KK: /ˈbʌsˌbɔɪ/

noun

Definition: A person who works in a restaurant, helping by cleaning tables, taking away dirty dishes, and assisting waiters or waitresses.

Example: The busboy quickly cleared the table after the customers finished their meal.

busgirl

IPA: /ˈbʌsˌɡɜrl/

KK: /ˈbʌsɡɜrl/

noun

Definition: A woman who helps in a restaurant by clearing dishes and cleaning tables.

Example: The busgirl quickly cleared the empty plates from the table.

busiest

IPA: /ˈbɪziəst/

KK: /ˈbɪziɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most active or full of activity compared to others.

Example: This is the busiest time of year for the store, with many customers shopping for the holidays.

busily

IPA: /ˈbɪzɪli/

KK: /ˈbɪzɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lot of activity or effort; doing things quickly and with purpose.

Example: She worked busily to finish her project before the deadline.

businesslike

IPA: /ˈbɪznəslʌɪk/

KK: /ˈbɪznəsˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a practical and efficient approach, often in a serious or unemotional manner, especially in business contexts.

Example: She presented her ideas in a businesslike manner during the meeting.

businessperson

IPA: /ˈbɪz.nɪsˌpɜː.sən/

KK: /ˈbɪznɪsˌpɜrsən/

noun

Definition: A person who is involved in business activities, especially in making decisions or managing a company.

Example: The businessperson presented a new strategy to increase sales.

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