DESTINATION
/ˌdɛs təˈneɪ ʃən/ [des-tuh-NEY-shuh n] (n.)
– a place where someone travels to
Example: They chose Athens as their honeymoon destination.
Additional info: Destination may also mean the goal or objective.
TRANSFER
/trænsˈfɜr/ [trans-FUR] (v.)
– to move from one place to another
Example: The judge transferred the case to the High Court.
Additional info: Turn over and pass on are similar to this term.
ELIMINATE
/ɪˈlɪm əˌneɪt/ [ih-LIM-uh-neyt] (v.)
– to remove or take something out
Example: The company hopes to eliminate its financial problems.
Additional info: The synonyms of eliminate include get rid of and abolish.
OPERATE
/ˈɒp əˌreɪt/ [OP-uh-reyt] (v.)
– to control something
Example: The two airlines will now operate as one.
Additional info: In the medical context, to operate means to conduct surgery on a patient.
DEBT
/dɛt/ [det] (n.)
– an amount of money that is borrowed from someone
Example: The boss paid off his employee’s debt.
Additional info: A debt may also be called a bill.
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