establishment
US /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
Definition
the act of forming or establishing something
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
This dining establishment has been serving local customers for many years.
Word Family
Synonyms
- institutionan organization founded and united for a specific purpose
- foundationthe basis on which something is grounded
- facilitya building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
Collocations
- Easy dining establishmentto dining establishment, meaning to have supper; eat dinner
- Medium date of establishmentto date of establishment, meaning to go on a date with
- Hard anti establishment sentimentdescribing anti establishment sentiment (a person who is opposed (to an action or policy or practice etc.))
- Very Hard brick and mortar establishment compliancedescribing brick and mortar establishment compliance (rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material)
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