Summary Engels 1 Reference vocabulary list

Reference vocabulary list English 1
1. To work in (advertising/a department):
 Synonym: To be employed in (advertising/a department)
 Explanation: To have a job or be employed specifically in the
field of advertising or within a particular department of an
organization.
 Dutch translation: Werken in (reclame/een afdeling)
2. To work on (a project):
 Synonym: To be involved in (a project)
 Explanation: To actively participate or be engaged in the tasks
and activities related to a specific project.
 Dutch translation: Werken aan (een project)
3. To work for (a supermarket chain):
 Synonym: To be employed by (a supermarket chain)
 Explanation: To have a job or be in the employment of a
specific supermarket chain.
 Dutch translation: Werken voor (een supermarktketen)
4. To work with (colleagues):
 Synonym: To collaborate with (colleagues)
 Explanation: To cooperate or engage in joint efforts with the
people you work with, who are your colleagues.
 Dutch translation: Samenwerken met (collega's)
5. To work under (a supervisor):
 Synonym: To be subordinate to (a supervisor)
 Explanation: To have a hierarchical relationship where a
supervisor has authority over you in the workplace.
 Dutch translation: Werken onder (een leidinggevende)
6. To leave for (work):
 Synonym: To depart for (work)
 Explanation: To go away or start the journey to reach the
workplace.
 Dutch translation: Vertrekken naar (het werk)
7. To go to (work):
 Synonym: To commute to (work)
 Explanation: To travel or move from your current location to
your workplace.
 Dutch translation: Naar (het werk) gaan
8. To arrive at (work):
 Synonym: To reach (work)
 Explanation: To reach or get to your workplace.
 Dutch translation: Aankomen op (het werk)
9. To be at work:
 Synonym: To be present at (work)
 Explanation: To be physically present and engaged in your job
or duties.
 Dutch translation: Op het werk zijn
10. To be in work:
 Synonym: To be employed

,  Explanation: To have a job or be engaged in work activities.
 Dutch translation: Aan het werk zijn
11. To be off work:
 Synonym: To have time off from work
 Explanation: To have a break or be absent from work
temporarily.
 Dutch translation: Vrij zijn van het werk
12. To be out of work:
 Synonym: To be unemployed
 Explanation: To not have a job or be without work.
 Dutch translation: Werkloos zijn
13. Rewarding:
 Synonym: Gratifying
 Explanation: Giving satisfaction or a sense of fulfillment.
 Dutch translation: Voldoening gevend
14. Stimulating:
 Synonym: Inspiring
 Explanation: Provoking interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.
 Dutch translation: Stimulerend
15. Hands-on:
 Synonym: Active
 Explanation: Involving practical experience or direct
involvement.
 Dutch translation: Praktisch
16. In charge of:
 Synonym: Responsible for
 Explanation: Having the duty or authority to manage or
17. Responsible for:
 Synonym: Accountable for
 Explanation: Having the duty or obligation to manage,
oversee, or be in charge of something.
 Dutch translation: Verantwoordelijk voor
18. To supervise:
 Synonym: To oversee
 Explanation: To direct, manage, or monitor the work or
activities of others.
 Dutch translation: Toezicht houden op
19. To run:
 Synonym: To manage
 Explanation: To be in charge of or control the operations,
activities, or functioning of something.
 Dutch translation: Beheren / Runnen
20. To deal with:
 Synonym: To handle
 Explanation: To manage or take care of a particular situation,
task, or problem.
 Dutch translation: Omgaan met / Afhandelen
21. To involve:
 Synonym: To include

,  Explanation: To incorporate or require the participation or
presence of someone or something.
 Dutch translation: Involveren / Betrekken
22. Unemployed:
 Synonym: Jobless
 Explanation: Not having a job or currently not being employed.
 Dutch translation: Werkloos
23. (To be made) redundant:
 Synonym: Laid off
 Explanation: To be dismissed or no longer required in a job or
position due to downsizing or reorganization.
 Dutch translation: (Worden) ontslagen / overbodig zijn
24. Jobless:
 Synonym: Unemployed
 Explanation: Being without a job or currently not being
employed.
 Dutch translation: Werkloos
25. Margin call:
 Synonym: Margin requirement
 Explanation: A demand from a broker or lender for additional
funds to be deposited into a margin account when the value of
the held securities declines below a certain level.
 Dutch translation: Margin call / Bijstortverplichting
26. Investment bank:
 Synonym: Merchant bank
 Explanation: A financial institution that assists companies,
governments, and other entities in raising capital by
underwriting or acting as an intermediary in financial
transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, and securities
offerings.
 Dutch translation: Investeringsbank
27. Staff:
 Synonym: Employees
 Explanation: The collective term for the personnel or workforce
employed by an organization.
 Dutch translation: Personeel / Medewerkers
28. Trading floor:
 Synonym: Exchange floor
 Explanation: The physical location where traders and brokers
conduct buying and selling activities in financial markets,
typically associated with stock exchanges or commodity
exchanges.
 Dutch translation: Handelsvloer
29. To lay off / cut / let go / make redundant (staff):
 Synonym: To dismiss / terminate / downsize (staff)
 Explanation: To end the employment of employees due to
various reasons, such as cost-cutting, restructuring, or a
decrease in business activity.

,  Dutch translation: Ontslaan / Beëindigen van het
dienstverband / Inkrimpen (personeel)
30. Compare with: To quit (informal) / to resign (formal):
 Synonym: To leave (informal) / to step down (formal)
 Explanation: To voluntarily end one's employment by choice or
formally submit a resignation letter.
 Dutch translation: Stoppen (informeel) / Ontslag nemen
(formeel)
31. Risk manager / management:
 Synonym: Risk officer / risk control
 Explanation: An individual or department responsible for
identifying, assessing, and managing risks within an
organization.
 Dutch translation: Risicomanager / Risicobeheer
32. Severance contract / package / offer, etc.:
 Synonym: Termination agreement / compensation package /
exit offer, etc.
 Explanation: An agreement or arrangement made between an
employer and an employee who is leaving the company,
outlining the terms and conditions, including financial
compensation, benefits, and other provisions.
 Dutch translation: Beëindigingsovereenkomst / Vertrekregeling
/ Uitkeringsaanbod, enz.
33. To revoke (an offer):
 Synonym: To withdraw (an offer)
 Explanation: To cancel or retract an offer that was previously
extended to someone.
 Dutch translation: Intrekken (een aanbod)
34. Precaution:
 Synonym: Safety measure / preventive measure
 Explanation: An action taken in advance to prevent or
minimize potential risks, harm, or negative consequences.
 Dutch translation: Voorzorgsmaatregel
35. Punitive:
 Synonym: Penalties / disciplinary
 Explanation: Imposing or intended as punishment, typically
associated with penalties or disciplinary measures.
 Dutch translation: Strafmaatregel / Disciplinair
36. Lawyer:
 Synonym: Attorney / legal counsel
 Explanation: A professional who practices law and provides
legal advice, guidance, and representation to clients in legal
matters.
 Dutch translation: Advocaat / Jurist
37. Junior / Senior:
 Synonym: Junior: Lesser experienced / Senior: More
experienced