agent
US /ˈeɪdʒənt/
Definition
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Our travel agent found us a cheap flight to Bangkok.
Word Family
Synonyms
- representativea person who represents others
- brokera businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
- deputysomeone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
Collocations
- Easy real estate agentdescribing real estate agent (any rational or irrational number)
- Medium authorized purchasing agentto authorized purchasing agent, meaning to grant authorization or clearance for
- Hard catalyst agent for structural changedescribing catalyst agent for structural change ((chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected)
- Very Hard act as an agent provocateurto act as an agent provocateur, meaning to perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.