workplace
US /ˈwɝkˌpleɪs/
Definition
a place where work is done
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The company wants to create a safe and friendly workplace.
Synonyms
- officeplace of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
- facilitya building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
- premisesland and the buildings on it
Collocations
- Easy safe workplace environmentdescribing safe workplace environment (strongbox where valuables can be safely kept)
- Medium eliminate workplace harassment and discriminationto eliminate workplace harassment and discrimination, meaning to terminate, end, or take out
- Hard enforce statutory workplace health and safety complianceto enforce statutory workplace health and safety compliance, meaning to ensure observance of laws and rules
- Very Hard a toxic workplace poisoned by petty bureaucratic turf warsreferring to a toxic workplace poisoned by petty bureaucratic turf wars
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.