HEADQUARTER
/ hɛdˌkwɔr tərz / [HED-kwawr-terz] (n.)
– a place where the main operations of a business happen
Example: We’re on paid leave because our headquarters is being renovated.
Additional info: While this word is always plural in form, it can be used with either a singular or plural verb.
LIGHTEN (somebody’s) load
/ ˈlaɪt n loʊd / [LAHYT-n LOHD] (v.)
– to make a difficult situation better or easier to manage
Example: I need an assistant so I can lighten my load.
Additional info: Lighten (v.) means to ease or to make something less difficult.
SHUT DOWN
/ ʃʌt daʊn / [shuht doun] (v. phrase)
– to close or to go out of business
Example: The company will shut down all its stores because of bankruptcy.
Additional info: It also means “to turn something off.”
UNCLEAN
/ ˌʌnˈklɪər / [uhn-KLEER] (adj.)
– not certain or unsure
Example: The future of the startup company is still unclear.
Additional info: It may also refer to something that is confusing or difficult to understand.
SIGNIFICANT
/ sɪgˈnɪf ɪ kəns / [sig-NIF-i-kuh ns] (n.)
– the importance of something
Example: The CEO emphasized the significance of prioritizing the employee’s welfare.
Additional info: Impact and relevance are similar to this term.
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