pro
US /proʊ/
Definition
an athlete who plays for pay
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Weigh the pros and cons carefully before you sign the contract.
Synonyms
- experta person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
- professionala person engaged in one of the learned professions
- advantagethe quality of having a superior or more favorable position
Collocations
- Easy weigh the pros and cons carefullyto weigh the pros and cons carefully, meaning to have a certain weight
- Medium hire a certified tennis pro for lessonsto hire a certified tennis pro for lessons, meaning to engage or hire for work
- Hard pro rata dividend distribution to shareholdersdescribing pro rata dividend distribution to shareholders (an athlete who plays for pay)
- Very Hard provide pro bono legal services for charitiesto supply or make available regarding pro bono legal services for charities
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.