colleague
US /ˈkɑlˌiɡ/
UK /'kɒli:ɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person you work or cooperate with
- A fellow member of a profession
A2Moreconclude
US /kənˈklud/
UK /kənˈklu:d/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To finish or cause to finish; end
- To arrive at a judgment or opinion
A2Morefamily members
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
go ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Morein business
US /ɪn ˈbɪznɪs/
UK /in ˈbiznis/
- Phrase
- Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- Having a commercial partnership or association.
A1Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremotivational
US /ˌmoʊtɪ'veɪʃənl/
UK /ˌməʊtɪ'veɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- Concerning motivation
- Providing encouragement; inspiring.
- Noun
- A speech or presentation intended to inspire or encourage.
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moresign off
US /saɪn ɔf/
UK /sain ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end communications, e.g. by radio
A1Morethread
US /θrɛd/
UK /θred/
- Noun
- Spiral cut at the end of a bolt
- A long, very thin, material used to sew cloth
- Transitive Verb
- To move yourself through a crowded or narrow space
- To put wire, string, etc. through a hole or needle
B1TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- sign off: To end communications, e.g. by radio
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- off: Away or free from work
- go: To attend or be at a place
- person: Man, woman or child
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- business: A company formed for making profit
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- colleague: Person you work or cooperate with
- lesson: Something done to learn or teach something; class
- motivational: Concerning motivation
- add: To include as well
- thread: Spiral cut at the end of a bolt
- conclude: To finish or cause to finish; end
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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Business English Lesson - Best ways to sign off an Email. ( Email writing tips)
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噹噹 posted on 2016/01/14Ever wonder how to perfectly sign off your emails without sounding too formal or too casual? This video breaks down the best ways to end your professional emails, from formal closings to funnier options, so you can always make a great last impression! You'll pick up practical phrases perfect for daily communication and workplace scenarios.
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