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Topic: Office

submit

IPA: /səbˈmɪt/

KK: /səbˈmɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To allow oneself to be controlled or influenced by someone or something else.

Example: After much consideration, she decided to submit to the rules of the competition.

transitive verb

Definition: To present something for someone else to consider or decide about, often in a formal way.

Example: Please submit your application by the end of the month.

submittal

IPA: /səˈbɪtəl/

KK: /səˈbɪtəl/

noun

Definition: The action of presenting something for consideration or approval.

Example: The contractor's submittal was reviewed by the architect before the project could proceed.

subordinate

IPA: /səˈbɔːrdɪnət/

KK: /səˈbɔːrdɪnət/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is lower in rank or importance compared to something else.

Example: In the company, the subordinate staff members report to the managers.

noun

Definition: A person who has a lower rank or position than someone else in an organization or group.

Example: In the meeting, the manager asked his subordinate to present the report.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or something less important or to place them in a lower position compared to others.

Example: In the new organization, the manager decided to subordinate some tasks to junior staff.

subprofessional

IPA: //sʌbprəˈfɛʃənl//

KK: /sʌbprəˈfɛʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that operates at a level lower than a professional, but higher than a basic worker, often requiring some level of training or supervision.

Example: The subprofessional staff assisted the doctors in the clinic.

noun

Definition: A person who works in a professional field but does not have the full qualifications or status of a professional.

Example: Many subprofessionals assist licensed professionals in their work.

substitute

IPA: /ˈsʌb.stɪ.tjuːt/

KK: /ˈsʌb stɪtut/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take the place of something or someone else.

Example: In the recipe, you can substitute butter with oil if you prefer.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that is used instead of another person or thing.

Example: The teacher had to find a substitute when she was sick.

transitive verb

Definition: To put or use one person or thing in place of another.

Example: You can substitute butter with oil in this recipe.

subtask

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌtæsk/

KK: /sʌbˌtæsk/

noun

Definition: A smaller task that is part of a larger task or project.

Example: I divided the project into several subtasks to make it easier to manage.

suitability

IPA: /ˌsuːtəˈbɪləti/

KK: /ˈsutəˌbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation.

Example: The suitability of the candidate for the job was evident during the interview.

suitable

IPA: //ˈsuːtəbl//

KK: /ˈsutəbl/

adjective

Definition: Right or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.

Example: This dress is suitable for the wedding ceremony.

suited

IPA: /ˈsuːtɪd/

KK: /sutɪd/

adjective

Definition: Appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation.

Example: The dress she wore was perfectly suited for the formal event.

verb

Definition: To be appropriate or fitting for someone or something.

Example: The dress she wore was perfectly suited for the occasion.

superagency

IPA: //ˈsuːpərˌeɪdʒənsi//

KK: /ˈsuːpərˌeɪdʒənsi/

noun

Definition: A large government organization that coordinates or manages several smaller agencies.

Example: The superagency was created to streamline operations across various departments.

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