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Topic: Office

oversee

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈsi/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌsi/

transitive verb

Definition: To watch over and direct the work or activities of someone or something; to supervise.

Example: The manager will oversee the project to ensure it is completed on time.

overseer

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌsiːər/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌsiːər/

noun

Definition: A person who supervises and directs the work of others, especially in a job or project.

Example: The overseer ensured that all workers followed safety protocols on the construction site.

overservice

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈsɜrv/

KK: /oʊvərˈsɜrv/

verb

Definition: To give more service than is necessary or appropriate.

Example: The restaurant was criticized for overserving its customers, making them feel uncomfortable.

overstaff

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈstæf/

KK: /oʊvərˈstæf/

transitive verb

Definition: To provide more employees than necessary for a job or task, which can lead to inefficiency or increased costs.

Example: The company decided to overstaff the project to ensure all tasks were completed on time.

overtask

IPA: /oʊˈvɜːrˌtæsk/

KK: /oʊˈvɜrˌtæsk/

verb

Definition: To give someone too many tasks or responsibilities, making them overwhelmed or overworked.

Example: The manager tends to overtask her team, leading to stress and burnout.

overtime

IPA: /ˈoʊvərtaɪm/

KK: /ˈoʊvərtaɪm/

adverb

Definition: Beyond the usual time limit, especially in relation to work hours.

Example: The employees stayed late to finish the project and worked overtime.

noun

Definition: Extra hours worked beyond the normal working schedule, often resulting in additional pay.

Example: She earned extra money by working overtime last weekend.

transitive verb

Definition: To work more hours than usual, especially beyond the standard work schedule.

Example: She decided to work overtime to finish the project on time.

overwork

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌwɜrk/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌwɜrk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To work excessively or for too many hours, often leading to fatigue or stress.

Example: If you overwork, you might feel tired and stressed out.

noun

Definition: Doing too much work, which can lead to stress or health problems.

Example: She felt exhausted due to the overwork from her job.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone work too much or too hard, often leading to exhaustion or stress.

Example: She tends to overwork herself by taking on too many projects at once.

overworked

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌwɜrkt/

KK: /oʊvərˈwɜrkt/

adjective

Definition: Experiencing too much work or stress, often leading to exhaustion or fatigue.

Example: After working late every night for a month, she felt completely overworked and needed a break.

pacesetting

IPA: //ˈpeɪsˌsɛtɪŋ//

KK: /ˈpeɪsˌsɛtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that sets a standard or example for others to follow, often in terms of speed or progress.

Example: The company's pacesetting approach has inspired many other businesses to innovate.

packager

IPA: /ˈpækɪdʒər/

KK: /ˈpækɪdʒər/

noun

Definition: A person or device that puts items into packages for storage or shipping.

Example: The packager carefully sealed the boxes before sending them out.

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