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window

US /ˈwɪndoʊ/

noun Foundation · A2 Văn phòng

Definition

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Please close the window because the rain is coming into the room.

Collocations

  • Easy open the window for fresh air
    to make available or start operations regarding the window for fresh air
  • Medium narrow window of opportunity to enter the market
    to narrow window of opportunity to enter the market, meaning to make or become more narrow or restricted
  • Hard window dressing corporate financial statements
    describing window dressing corporate financial statements (a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air)
  • Very Hard fling all ethical caution out the window
    to fling all ethical caution out the window, meaning to throw with force or recklessness

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