receptionists

  • 71receptionist — [[t]rɪse̱pʃənɪst[/t]] receptionists 1) N COUNT In a hotel, the receptionist is the person whose job is to book rooms for people and answer their questions. [mainly BRIT] (in AM, use desk clerk) 2) N COUNT In an office or hospital, the… …

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  • 72but — 1 conjunction strong /bVt/ 1 in spite of something, or not as you would expect: The situation looked desperate but they didn t give up hope. | The car was very cheap but it s been extremely reliable. 2 used to add another statement to one that… …

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  • 73pink-collar — UK / US adjective business informal pink collar workers do work with low pay that is traditionally done by women, especially young women. Some people find this expression offensive pink collar workers such as typists and telephone receptionists… …

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  • 74receptionist */ — UK [rɪˈsepʃ(ə)nɪst] / US [rɪˈsepʃənɪst] noun [countable] Word forms receptionist : singular receptionist plural receptionists someone who works in reception at a hotel or office …

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  • 75in use — adjective 1. (of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; ( engaged is a British term for a busy telephone line) (Freq. 3) her line is busy receptionists telephones are always… …

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