Language for emergencies – 24 – English at Work gets you out of danger

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US /sɔrt/

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UK /sɔ:t/

verb
To arrange things in a systematic way, typically into groups.
To arrange things in groups according to type.
To organize things by putting them into groups
To deal with things in an organized way

noun
A category of things or people with a common feature; a type.
Group or class of similar things or people

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panic

US /ˈpænɪk/

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UK /'pænɪk/

noun
Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

verb
To feel sudden anxiety and fear and cannot think

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practice

US /ˈpræktɪs/

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UK /'præktɪs/

other
To carry out or perform (a particular activity, method, or custom) habitually or regularly.
To carry out or perform (a particular activity, method, or custom) habitually or regularly.
To perform an activity or exercise a skill repeatedly in order to improve or maintain proficiency.
To perform (an activity) or exercise (a skill) repeatedly or regularly in order to improve or maintain one's proficiency.
To do something repeatedly so as to become skilled at it.

noun
A customary way of doing something.
A usual or customary action or proceeding.
A doctor's or lawyer's business.
Repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill so as to acquire or maintain proficiency in it.
The customary, habitual, or expected procedure or way of doing of something.
The office and place for legal or medical work
Doing something many times to become better at it

other
A customary way of doing something.
The business or work of a professional person, such as a doctor or lawyer.

other
The customary, habitual, or expected procedure or way of doing something.
Repeated exercise of an activity or skill in order to improve or maintain proficiency.
Repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill so as to acquire or maintain proficiency in it.
Repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill so as to acquire or maintain proficiency in it.

other
Work at or be engaged in (a profession).

verb
To perform an activity or exercise a skill repeatedly or regularly in order to improve or maintain one's proficiency.
To work as a doctor or lawyer
To live according to the teachings of a religion
To do something many times to improve a skill

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crap

US /kræp/

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UK /kræp/

noun
Impolite way of saying something is not good; Faeces

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calm

US /kɑm/

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UK /kɑ:m/

adjective
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other emotions.
Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other emotions
Relaxed and quiet; not angry, nervous, or upset
Relaxed and not worried or angry
Without hurried movement or noise; peaceful

other
To become quiet or peaceful

other
To make someone quiet or peaceful

verb
To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
To make someone feel peaceful and quiet.

noun
A period of time when the weather is calm

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bit

US /bɪt/

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UK /bɪt/

noun
A former coin worth 12.5 cents.
The basic unit of information in computing.
The basic unit of information in computing, representing a binary digit (0 or 1).
A mouthful of food.
Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
A particular thing or experience.
A person's contribution to an effort.
Small piece of something
A short period of time.
A very small amount of money.
A small piece or amount of something.
A small acting role or part in a performance.
The part of a tool that cuts or bores.

other
To do one's part.
Not at all.

verb
Past tense of 'bite'.
(E.g. of fish) to take bait and be caught

adverb
Slightly; somewhat.

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chunk

US /tʃʌŋk/

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UK /tʃʌŋk/

noun
A large bit of something; thick lump
A significant amount or portion.
A contiguous block of data.
A distinct segment or group.
A thick, solid piece of something.

other
To divide something into chunks.
To throw something forcefully (slang).
To divide something into chunks.

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deal

US /dil/

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UK /di:l/

noun
An agreement entered into, especially in business, to do something for someone else.
A large amount or quantity.
A business transaction.
The act of distributing playing cards.

other
To distribute playing cards to players.
To behave in a certain way towards someone.

verb
To cope with something - usually troubles
To give (something bad e.g. news) to
To buy and sell illegal drugs
To give out (cards, etc.) to; distribute
To do business with someone or to sell products

other
To take action to solve a problem.

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drill

US /drɪl/

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UK /drɪl/

other
To make a hole in something using a drill.
To train someone by repeating something over and over.
To make a hole with a drill.
To train someone by repetitive instruction.

noun
A machine for sowing seed in rows.
A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
An exercise to practice a skill or procedure, especially in an emergency.
Exercise done to learn military skills
A tool with a sharp rotating end, used for making holes.
Disciplined practice, as of soldiers marching

verb
To make a deep hole to find oil, gas etc.
To put a hole in something by using a boring tool
To train in something through repetition

other
To practice repeatedly.

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attention

US /əˈtɛnʃən/

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UK /əˈtenʃn/

noun
Taking notice of someone or something
(Soldiers) Standing with straight backs

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charge

US /tʃɑrdʒ/

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UK /tʃɑ:dʒ/

noun
A formal accusation made against someone
An attack by running quickly toward someone
An attack in which people rush forward
A price for a service or goods
When a battery has a certain amount of electricity
A feeling of excitement and enthusiasm
Amount of money you pay for a service
An official instruction or command
The amount of money you have to pay for something, especially a service
Control over someone or something; responsibility for something

other
To formally accuse (someone) of something, especially a crime
To ask (someone) to pay an amount of money for something
To put electricity into a device such as a battery
To entrust (someone) with a duty or responsibility
To fill (a battery or electrical device) with electricity
To ask someone to pay a particular amount of money for something
To accuse someone of something, especially a crime

verb
To run quickly toward someone to attack them
To ask for money as a price for a service or goods
To put electricity in a battery
To give responsibility to take care of or manage
To state that someone has committed a crime

other
To rush forward and attack

other
An amount of electricity stored in a battery or capacitor

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lift

US /lɪft/

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UK /lɪft/

noun
Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
Machine carrying people up or down to other floors
Movement of something to higher position

verb
To stop or cancel something, such as a rule
To move something to higher position
To make something increase in amount
To make something disappear often by stealing it

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emergency

US /ɪˈmɚdʒənsi/

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UK /ɪ'mɜ:dʒənsɪ/

noun
Sudden event needing an immediate action
A state of emergency is a situation in which a government is given special powers in order to deal with a crisis.
A route out of a building or area in case of an emergency.
A medical condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity such that the absence of immediate medical attention could reasonably be expected to result in placing the patient's health in serious jeopardy.
A meeting called to deal with an emergency.
A phone number to call in case of an emergency.
A state in which normal procedures are suspended and extra measures are taken in order to deal with a dangerous situation.
A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.

adjective
Used in an emergency; for use when something dangerous happens.
Designed for use in an emergency.

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honestly

US /ˈɑnɪstli/

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UK /ˈɒnɪstli/

adverb
With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
Used to express surprise, disbelief, or annoyance.
Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
Used to emphasize the truth of a statement.
In a truthful or sincere way.

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leave

US /liv/

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UK /li:v/

noun
A period of absence from duty or work, especially when granted permission.
Permission to do something
Vacation time; time off work

other
To cause someone to be in a particular state or condition.
To allow something to remain in a specific place or condition.

other
Permission to be away from work or duty.
Remains of food.

verb
To go away from; depart
To gift property to someone after you die
To allow something to continue happening
To let something remain unused or available
To let something or someone remain somewhere

other
To go away from a place.

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company

US /ˈkʌmpəni/

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UK /'kʌmpənɪ/

noun
Good feeling from being with someone else
A business that sells things or provides services
A group of people gathered together.
A group of people gathered together.
Guests, especially in your home
A military unit, typically consisting of around 100 soldiers.
A unit of soldiers.
A group of actors who perform together.
Being with another person rather than alone

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important

US /ɪmˈpɔrtnt/

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UK /ɪmˈpɔ:tnt/

adjective
Having power or authority
Valuable or essential to retain.
Necessary or crucial.
Having serious consequences; momentous.
Having a big effect on (person, the future)
Of great consequence; serious.
Having high rank or status; influential.
Of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being.

noun
A matter of great significance.

other
A matter of great significance.

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urgent

US /ˈɜ:rdʒənt/

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UK /ˈɜ:dʒənt/

adjective
Requiring immediate action or attention.
Very important and needing immediate attention

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event

US /ɪˈvɛnt/

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UK /ɪˈvent/

noun
An action or occurrence recognized by a software program.
Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
Something that happens that you will remember
Something that happens or takes place, especially something significant.
Race or contest in a sports activity or program
The outcome or result of something.
A specific item in a sports program.

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build

US /bɪld/

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UK /bɪld/

noun
Your physical shape; physique
A version of a software program.
The process of construction.

other
To increase or strengthen confidence.
To construct (something) by putting parts or materials together.
To increase or develop something over time.
To create or establish something gradually.
To use something as a base or foundation for further development.
To create or strengthen a relationship.

verb
To construct (something) by putting parts or materials together.
To develop or establish (something) gradually.
To establish e.g. a reputation, over time
To construct a house, office, factory

other
To work towards a particular goal or outcome.
To increase or intensify, especially referring to weather conditions.

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middle

US /ˈmidl/

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UK /'mɪdl/

adjective
Equal distance from extremes
At an equal distance from the extremities; central.

noun
Place that is halfway between two things
The point or position at an equal distance from the sides or extremities of something; the center.
The part of the human body around the waist.

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warehouse

US /ˈwerhaʊs/

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UK /ˈweəhaʊs/

noun
Large building for storing goods, e.g. grain

verb
To store things in a large building

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head

US /hɛd/

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UK /hed/

verb
To hit a ball with your head in a game
To be first or at the front or top (e.g. a list)
To travel or move toward a particular place; To go in a particular direction
To become the leader of something
To lead or be responsible for something

noun
Counter for the number of cattle
Natural mental ability or intelligence
Leader or person with the greatest authority
Mind; mental ability; mental state
Side of a coin with a head on it
Top part of your body with eyes and a mouth
Starting point of something, e.g. a river

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celebrate

US /ˈsɛləˌbret/

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UK /'selɪbreɪt/

other
To observe (a day or event) with ceremonies of rejoicing.
To publicly acknowledge (a significant or happy day or event) with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.

verb
To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
To lead or participate in a religious ceremony
To express praise or thanks for something

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turn

US /tɚn/

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UK /tɜ:n/

verb
To become (a particular age)
To become a different quality, color, etc.
To change the direction of something, e.g. a car
To move in an opposite direction or position
To shape metal with a spinning tool

noun
Place where changing of direction happens
Your time or chance to perform a duty
Your chance to play or do in say a game
Unexpected change, as in the weather

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business

US /ˈbɪznɪs/

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UK /ˈbɪznəs/

noun
A company formed for making profit
A task or matter; an affair.
A company or firm.
The set of rules and processes that govern how data is handled in a software system.
A task or duty.
Matter that has to be dealt with; task; situation
Activity of working to make a profit
A matter or issue to be dealt with
A person's regular occupation, profession, or trade
A person's reason or purpose for doing something.
Right or justification for doing something.
A task or errand

other
A particular activity or pursuit.
A matter or affair; something that concerns someone.
A field of study concerned with commerce and management.
The state of being busy; busyness.
Commercial activity; the exchange of goods or services for profit.
A person's duty, role, or responsibility.
A particular sector of commerce or industry.
A person's regular occupation, profession, or trade.
A specific task or purpose.
Minor actions and movements of actors on a stage.
Small actions and movements on stage that make the scene more realistic.
Small actions performed by actors on stage
The volume of trade or commercial activity.

adverb
Seriously; with determination.
Engaged in work or commercial activity.

adjective
Proceeding in the normal way.

other
A specific commercial enterprise or establishment.

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remember

US /rɪˈmɛmbɚ/

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UK /rɪ'membə(r)/

other
To celebrate or commemorate an event or person.
To bring back to mind; to have in memory again.
To keep in mind; to not forget.
To commemorate or honor someone or something.
To show respect for someone who has died, especially by a public act or ceremony.
To not forget; to keep in mind for future action.
To convey one's greetings or regards to someone.
To bring back to one's mind an awareness of (someone or something from the past).
To keep in mind for future action or consideration.
To convey one's greetings or regards to someone.
To keep in mind; to retain information.
To convey one's greetings or regards to someone.