Time off in Business Glossary for IELTS

8 Business terms

This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to the Time off in Business.

accommodate

noun

(of a building or other area) provide lodging or sufficient space for.

Example: To do this, they have rented a house big enough to accommodate the whole family.

achievement

noun

The act of achieving something the achievement of an ambition.

Example: They are planning to celebrate this significant achievement with all their children and grandchildren.

celebrate

verb

Acknowledge (a significant or happy day or event) with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.

Example: They are planning to celebrate this significant achievement with all their children and grandchildren.

enough

adverb

To the required degree or extent (used after an adjective, adverb, or verb).

Example: To do this, they have rented a house big enough to accommodate the whole family.

relatively

adverb

In relation, comparison, or proportion to something else.

Example: My schedule for that week is relatively light, apart from two meetings with clients.

schedule

noun

A plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times.

Example: My schedule for that week is relatively light, apart from two meetings with clients.

time off work

noun phrase

A period of time when you do not work because of illness or holidays, or because your employer has given you permission to do something else.

Example: You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this.

unpaid leave

noun phrase

Unpaid leave refers to time off from work during which an employee retains their job, but does not receive a salary.

Example: I am writing to request some unpaid leave next month.