Arranging Workplace Events

• Definition: Each guest is given a specific place to sit.

  
  

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  • In context: Our manager decided to use have assigned seating during our next meeting.

  
• Definition: the practice of including different groups of people and treating them equally.

  
  

  Synonyms: including, all together, incorporating, encompassing, containing, covering.

  in context: Our aim is to create a fairer, more inclusive society.

  
• Definition: A problem, disadvantage or downside of something.

  
  

  • Synonyms: Disadvantage
  • In context: One of the drawbacks of living with someone is having to share a bathroom.

  
• Definition: A set of rules about what to wear at work or at event.

  
  

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  • In context: He refuses to wear ties in spite of the departmental dress code.

  
• Definition: A visual image such as a chart or diagram used to represent information or data.

  
  

  Synonyms: chart. diagram. graph. map.

  in context: as this infographic shows, more money is made from selling apps than from selling smartphones.

  
• definition: a number of things(of the same kind) many.

  
  

  Synonyms: pack, bundle, group, cluster,

  in context: We ate a whole bunch of grapes.

  They’re a nice bunch of people.

  
• Definition: difficult to deal with

  
  

  • Synonyms: very large, huge, fantastic, inordinate
  • In context: I will have an overwhelming assessment tomorrow

  
• Definition: of extreme strength; with great force.

  
  

  Synonyms: strong , deep , profound , powerful , fierce , passionate , excruciating, serious , severe , forceful, vivid , charged.

  in context: He suddenly felt an intense pain in his back.

  
• Definition: Being involved in an activity.

  
  

  • Synonyms: Participation
  • In context: Their lack of engagement in politics.

  
• Definition: to prove to be right and reasonable

  
  

  Synonyms: give reasons for, give a justification for, show just cause for, give grounds for, give an explanation for, explain , account for.

  in context: We are duty bound to justify how we spend our funds.

  
• definition: correspondingly; consequently,

  
  

  Synonyms: appropriately, correspondingly, suitably, fitly,

  in context: we have to discover what his plans are and act accordingly

  
• Definition: a group of people gathered to discuss a topic in front of an audience, typically at a scientific, business, or academic event

  
  

  • Synonyms: symposium, seminar, conference, panel, roundtable
  • In context: The final panel discussion will be taking place in our rooms tomorrow

  
• Definition: to keep someone informed of the latest developments or news.

  
  

  Synonyms: keep informed, let someone know.

  in context: The doctors kept me posted about her condition.

  
• Definition: a person or company that makes food for a social event.

  synonyms: food provider or meal supplier.

  
  

  In context: Our last caterer would add a few more dishes of her own."

  "you'll need to book a wedding caterer"

  
• Definition: the arrangement of the parts of something.

  
  

  Synonyms: setup, configuration, format , formation , outline.

  in context: I like the layout of the house.

  
• definition: practical; functional; workable.

  
  

  synonyms: obtainable, reachable, operative.

  in context: Make this project actionable, so you feel value in having gone through the process."

  
• Definition: Clearly; without confusion or doubt.

  
  

  • Synonyms: Clearly
  • In context: The essay should state explicitly how the facts support the thesis.

  
• Definition: Only; solely.

  
  

  • Synonyms: Only
  • In context: Paints produced exclusively for independent retailers.

  
• Definition: clothing(such as helmets, goggles, shoes) or equipment designed to protect the wearer's body from injury

  
  

  Synonyms: individual protective equipment, protective clothing, full-face respirator, personal body protection

  In context: I have to wear PPE if I work as a construction worker

  
• definition: attractive; interesting.

  
  

  Synonyms: attractive. charming. charismatic , fascinating. seductive

  In context: one of the most appealing aspects of the country is its climate

  
• • Definition:: a set of rules about the norms,responsibilities and acceptable behaviours in organisation.
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  • synonyms: code of conduct. custom. guide line. manners,
  • in context: the code of conduct ideals that distinguish a company, with some more relaxed than others.
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• Definition:(informal, humorous) to become insane.

  
  

  Synonyms: go bananas, go insane.

  in context: What a silly thing to say! Have you lost your marbles?

  
• • Definition: With the purpose of being looked at for information at a later time
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  • In context: You should keep these instructions for future reference.

  
• definition: to give someone a duty.

  synonyms: delegate, depute, designate.

  in context: they will ask you to assign your rights against the airline

  
• Definition: to keep something from happening

  
  

  Synonyms: stop, head off, check , arrest, block, shut out

  In context: vaccination can prevent the illness but not cure it

  
• • Definition: The number of times something happens.
  • Synonyms: prevalence
  • In context: The increasing frequency of terrorist attacks.

  
• Definition: Important; necessary.

  
  

  • Synonyms: Important
  • In context: A knowledge of Spanish is essential for this job.

  
• Definition: an activity or game where people try to win over another person.

  synonyms: rivalry, competitiveness, vying, contesting, opposition.

  In context: the process of identifying your competition and analysing their content strategies to determine what tactics work well and benchmark your own performance.

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• Definition: The form of fall protection that involves the safe stopping of a person already falling.

  Synonyms:In context: Fall arrest system is the name given to the group of equipment

  
• • Definition: the possibility and usefulness of doing something
  • Synonyms: use, values, usefulness, utility
  • In context: at their best, they bring a healthy dose of hands-on practicality to their efforts

  
• Definition: to produce a piece of writing by putting piece of information together.

  
  

  synonyms: compose, organize, arrange, assemble, put together, sort out,

  in context: It's group of something(files, components) which will be compiled.

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• Definition: concentrated; more impact.

  
  

  synonyms: precipitate, liquefy, liquidize, become liquid,

  in context: This is an edited and condensed transcript of our conversation.

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• Definition: a space with limited entry/exit and not suitable for humans to stay in.

  
  

  synonyms: limited space, cramped space, limited room, tight space,

  in context: A confined space is a term often used in health and safety contexts.

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• Definition: cardio pulmonary resuscitation: an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stop beating.

  synonyms:

  • cardiac resuscitation. resuscitation, emergency procedure,
  • in context: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is internationally defined as chest compressions and rescue breaths, and is a subset of resuscitation.
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• Definition: following each other without interruption.

  
  

  synonyms: successive, following, in a row, back to back, continuous

  In context: He won his first elections in 2006, under a constitution that limited him to two consecutive terms.

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• Definition: uncomfortable because of a lack of space.

  
  

  synonyms: restricted, confined, constricted, compact,

  in context: There are hundreds of families living in cramped conditions on the floor of the airport lounge. 

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• Definition: seeming difficult, overwhelming and intimidating.

  
  

  synonyms: intimidating, disconcerting, unsetting, formidable,

  in context: Something that is daunting makes you feel slightly afraid or worried about dealing with it.

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• Definition: of an acceptable standard; satisfactory.

  
  

  synonyms: satisfactory, reasonable, fair, acceptable, sufficient, adequate

  in context: I don't understand how so decent a person could be involved with this kind of crime. 

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• Definition:

  1 to become a smaller.

  2 to politely refuse an invitation or offer.

  
  

  synonyms: decrease, reduce, get smaller, get less, shrink, lessen, dwindle

  in context: The civilization began to decline around 1000 B.C. 

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• Definition: to give time, attention and effort or commit to something or someone.

  
  

  synonyms: commit, pledge, bind, surrender, devote, obligate, consign,

  in context: He dedicated his poetry to the glory of God.

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