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briefcase

US /ˈbrifˌkeɪs/

noun Core · B1 Văn phòng

Definition

a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

He put the contract in his briefcase and left the office.

Synonyms

  • portfolioa large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather
  • attachea specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission

Collocations

  • Easy carry a leather briefcase
    to carry a leather briefcase, meaning to move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
  • Medium leave the briefcase in the office
    to leave the briefcase in the office, meaning to go away from a place
  • Hard secure document briefcase with lock
    to secure document briefcase with lock, meaning to get by special effort
  • Very Hard open the metaphorical nuclear briefcase
    to make available or start operations regarding the metaphorical nuclear briefcase

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