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Workplace English

Professional English for the workplace. Meetings, emails, presentations, teamwork, and office vocabulary. Communicate effectively at work.

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badgeA2

a small piece of metal or plastic that shows you belong to a group or have a certain job

noun
brickA2

a small, hard block used to build walls and buildings.

noun
chartA2

a picture that shows information, like numbers or changes over time.

noun
chefA2

a person who cooks food as a job, especially in a restaurant.

noun
codeA2

a set of rules or symbols used to send information or to write computer programs.

noun
directorA2

a person who leads or manages a company, a movie, or a play.

noun
drillA2

a tool that makes holes in things, or a practice exercise to learn something.

noun
energyA2

the power that makes things move or work, like electricity or the strength in your body.

noun
envelopeA2

a flat paper container used to send a letter or card in the mail.

noun
hammerA2

a tool with a heavy metal head used for hitting nails or breaking things.

noun
levelA2

how high or low something is, or a position on a scale from low to high.

noun
loadA2

a large amount of something that is carried or put somewhere

noun
logA2

a thick piece of wood cut from a tree, or a written record of events

noun
mopA2

a tool with a long handle and soft material at the end, used for cleaning floors.

noun
pdfA2

a type of computer file that shows text and pictures exactly as they were made, and is easy to share.

noun
pointA2

the main idea or purpose of what someone says or does.

noun
sawA2

a tool with sharp teeth used for cutting wood or metal.

noun
speedA2

how fast something moves or happens

noun
tapeA2

a long, thin piece of sticky material used for attaching things together or for recording sound and pictures.

noun
wrapA2

to cover something with paper, cloth, or other material.

verb
zoomA2

to move very quickly, or to make something on a screen look bigger or closer.

verb
awlB1

a small, sharp tool used to make holes in leather or wood

noun
chiselB1

a metal tool with a sharp edge used for cutting or shaping wood or stone

noun
clampB1

a tool used to hold things tightly together, like a strong clip.

noun
coilB1

A long piece of something that is wound into circles, like a rope or wire.

noun
cpuB1

the main part of a computer that does all the thinking and calculations.

noun
craneB1

a large machine with a long arm used to lift heavy things, or a tall bird with long legs and neck.

noun
cueB1

a signal or sign that tells you to start or do something.

noun
dashB1

to run or move quickly for a short distance.

noun
editorB1

a person who checks and corrects writing for a newspaper, book, or website.

noun
hacksawB1

a small saw with a thin blade used for cutting metal or plastic.

noun
hedgeB1

a line of small bushes or plants growing close together, often used as a fence

noun
jointB1

a place where two parts of something are connected, or a place where bones meet in your body.

noun
jpegB1

a common way to save pictures on a computer so they are smaller in size.

noun
lumberB1

wood that has been cut into pieces for building things.

noun
malletB1

a hammer with a large, usually wooden head, used for hitting things.

noun
newsletterB1

a regular paper or email that gives news and information about a group or topic.

noun
pliersB1

a metal tool used to hold or cut things, with two handles and a strong end

noun
pngB1

a type of computer file that stores pictures without losing quality

noun
portalB1

a door or entrance, especially a large or important one, or a website that is a starting point.

noun
producerB1

a person or company that makes or creates something, like a movie or food

noun
promptB1

to cause someone to do something, or a message that asks for an action or answer

noun
scoutB1

a person who looks for new information or finds new people for a group or team.

noun
screwB1

a small, thin piece of metal with a sharp end, used to hold things together.

noun
screwdriverB1

a tool used to turn screws into or out of things.

noun
scriptB1

the written words for a movie, play, or speech.

noun
signalB1

a sound, light, or movement that gives information or tells someone to do something.

noun
ssdB1

a part inside a computer that stores information and works very fast.

noun
stagehandB1

a person who helps move things on a theater stage during a show.

noun
standbyB1

ready to be used or to help if needed.

noun
sternB1

very serious and strict, often in a way that shows you are not happy.

adjective
stethoscopeB1

a tool that doctors use to listen to your heart or breathing.

noun
superiorB1

better than others in quality or rank.

adjective
terminalB1

a place where buses, trains, or planes start or end their trips, or a computer screen and keyboard.

noun
timberB1

wood that is used for building houses, furniture, or other things.

noun
trackingB1

the act of watching or following the movement or progress of something or someone.

verb
upgradeB1

to make something better or newer, like a computer or a phone.

noun
usherB1

a person who shows people to their seats in a theater, church, or at a wedding.

noun
wardB1

a room or area in a hospital where patients stay.

noun
wrenchB1

a tool used to turn nuts and bolts, or to pull or twist something hard.

noun
caliperB2

a tool used to measure the size or thickness of small objects.

noun
cardiologistB2

a doctor who treats problems with the heart.

noun
compilerB2

A computer program that changes code written by a person into a language the computer can understand.

noun
debugB2

to find and fix problems in a computer program or system.

noun
gpuB2

a part of a computer that makes pictures and videos look good.

noun
javaB2

a popular computer programming language used to make websites and apps.

noun
latheB2

a machine that spins a piece of wood or metal so you can cut and shape it.

verb
linuxB2

a free computer operating system that people can change and use on many devices.

noun
rebateB2

money that is given back to you after you buy something, usually because you paid too much.

noun
scaffoldB2

a temporary structure built next to a building so workers can reach high places.

noun
solderB2

to join two pieces of metal together using a hot tool and melted metal

noun
spliceB2

to join two pieces of something, like rope or film, by connecting their ends

noun
trowelB2

a small tool with a flat blade, used for digging or spreading things like dirt or cement.

noun
weldB2

to join two pieces of metal together by heating them until they melt.

noun
brazeC1

to join two pieces of metal together using heat and a different metal.

noun
chronographC1

a watch or clock that can also measure time very exactly, like a stopwatch

noun
pilingC1

a long, strong post put into the ground to support a building or bridge.

verb
rivetC1

a small metal piece used to hold two pieces of metal or other hard material together.

noun