umbrella
US /əmˈbrɛlə/
Definition
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Take an umbrella because it may rain this afternoon.
Synonyms
- parasola handheld collapsible source of shade
Collocations
- Easy carry an umbrella in the rainto carry an umbrella in the rain, meaning to move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
- Medium under the umbrella of a corporate parentsubject to the authority, condition, or terms of the umbrella of a corporate parent
- Hard comprehensive umbrella insurance policydescribing comprehensive umbrella insurance policy (an intensive examination testing a student's proficiency in some special field of knowledge)
- Very Hard provide an umbrella of diplomatic immunityto supply or make available regarding an umbrella of diplomatic immunity
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