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Business Word/Phrase of the Day

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USERNAME /ˈjuː.zə.neɪm/

14 May 2013

noun

  • a name to identify yourself to a computer or network - you will need this when you log in
Example Sentences:If you’ve forgotten your username, follow this link.
For this particular login, your username is your registered email address.
 

TO LOG IN  

11 May 2013

phrasal verb

  • to connect to a computer to a computer system by typing your name (or username and password)
Example Sentences:Please log in with your username and password.
After you have logged in, click on “My Account.”
 

TO REGISTER /ˈredʒ.ɪ.stər/

10 May 2013

verb

  • to put information, especially your name or email address, into an official list or record on a website
Example Sentences:To use the forum of this site, you need to register.
Only registered users can access the subscriber’s area of the site.
 

SIGN-IN POLICY  

09 May 2013

phrase

  • A website or network with a sign-in policy requires all users to log in with a username and password. This ensures that only registered users enter the site.
Example Sentences:Workplace English Training E-Platform has a sign-in policy. Only registered users can enter the member’s area.
Most premium content sites have a sign-in policy.
 

SECURE /sɪˈkjʊər/

08 May 2013

adjective

  • describes a computer or computer network which is safe from external threats, risks, etc.
Example Sentences:The security audit report concluded that our website is 100% secure.
Make sure your site is very secure because you hold a lot of confidential information on it.
 

HACKING /hækɪŋ/

07 May 2013

verb

  • Hacking involves attacking and invading someone else's computer, usually for personal gain or just for the satisfaction of being able to invade someone else's computer. Hackers are usually computer experts who enjoy having the power to invade someone else's privacy.
Example Sentences:Our website is down. It’s been hacked.
Make sure your website has been checked for security weaknesses. Otherwise, you could get hacked.
 

JOB INTERVIEW /dʒɒb ˈɪn.tə.vjuː/

05 Sep 2012

noun phrase

  • a meeting in which someone asks you questions to see if you are suitable for a job
Example Sentences:I had an interview for a job with a publishing company.
The interview didn’t go very well. I doubt I’ll get the job.
 

WHITE-COLLAR WORKER  

04 Sep 2012

phrase

  • someone who works in offices, doing work that needs mental rather than physical effort
Example Sentences:Cambridge has a lot of high-tech industries employing mostly white-collar workers.
White-collar workers tend to earn considerably more than blue-collar workers.
 

BLUE-COLLAR WORKER  

03 Sep 2012

phrase

  • someone who does work needing strength or physical skill rather than office work
Example Sentences:Pittsburg is a steel town, mainly populated by blue-collar workers.
Blue-collar workers tend to earn much less than skilled professionals.
 

TEMPORARY WORKER /ˈtem.pər.ər.i ˈwɜː.kər/

02 Sep 2012

phrase

  • Employee who is not permanently hired but hired just for a limited period of time
Example Sentences:During the peak season, the hotel employs a number of temporary workers.
As a temporary worker, I’m not entitled to the same benefits as the permanent workers.
 

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL /pəˈfɔː.mənt s əˈpreɪ.zəl/

01 Sep 2012

noun phrase

  • when an employee meets with their manager or employer to discuss their progress, aims and needs at work
Example Sentences:I’m really worried about my performance appraisal tomorrow.
My performance appraisal was much better than I expected.
 

JOB DESCRIPTION /dʒɒb dɪˈskrɪp.ʃən/

31 Aug 2012

noun

  • a list of the responsibilities which you have and the duties which you are expected to perform in your work
Example Sentences:Have you finished writing the job description for this new position?
According to my job description, I’m not responsible for old accounts.
 

TO BE FIRED  

30 Aug 2012

phrase

  • To be removed from your job, either because you have done something wrong or badly
Example Sentences:Jennifer was fired for repeatedly being late for work.
Jeff was fired for his poor performance.
 

CAREER BREAK /kəˈrɪər breɪk/

29 Aug 2012

phrase

  • a period of time when one chooses not to have a job, for example because they want to travel or look after their children
Example Sentences:Susan is taking a career break in order to take care of her young children.
I’m taking a career break so I can travel around the world.
 

TO HAND IN ONE’S RESIGNATION  

28 Aug 2012

phrase

  • to inform your employer in writing that you wish to leave your job
Example Sentences:I handed in my resignation this morning to my manager.
When a head hunter approached me about another job, I immediately handed in my resignation.
 
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