English to English Dictionary

/dʒɒb ˌɒp.əˈtʃuː.nə.ti/ [job opportunity]

[noun] An available or newly created position of employment that offers someone the chance to apply for and secure work.

/dʒɒb prəˈpəʊ.zəl/ [job proposal]

[noun] A formal document or presentation submitted by a candidate or contractor detailing the scope of work, terms, pricing, and qualifications for a specific position or project.

/dʒɒn keɪz ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ˈleɡ.ə.si/ [John Kay's economic legacy]

[noun] The cumulative theoretical and practical impact of British economist John Kay's work on industrial strategy, corporate purpose, financial sector reform, and the critique of excessive financialization.

/dʒɔɪn/ [join]

[verb] To connect, fasten, or bring together two or more things.

/dʒɔɪn ðə ˈbændˌwæɡən/ [join the bandwagon]

[idiom] To adopt a certain activity, trend, or opinion because it has become popular or fashionable.

/dʒɔɪnt/ [joint]

[noun] A structure in the human or animal body at which two parts of the skeleton are fitted together.

/dʒɔɪnt ˈkæptɪn/ [joint captain]

[noun] One of two or more individuals who share the responsibilities, authority, and title of captain for a team, organization, or vessel.

/dʒɔɪnt ˈliː.dər/ [joint leader]

[noun] One of two or more individuals or groups sharing the position of leader equally, especially in a competition, race, or organization.

/dʒoʊks/ [jokes]

[noun] A thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter, especially a story with a funny punchline.

/ˈdʒoʊ.kɪŋ/ [joking]

[adjective] Characterized by humor, playfulness, or not being meant seriously.

/ˈdʒɜːr.ni.ɪŋ/ [journeying]

[verb] Traveling from one place to another, especially over a long distance.

/ˌdʒoʊ.viˈæl.ə.ti/ [joviality]

[noun] A quality of being cheerful, friendly, and merry; exuberant merriment.

/dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs/ [judicious]

[adjective] Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense; characterized by wisdom and prudence.

/dʒʌmp ɒn ðə ˈbænd.wæɡ.ən/ [jump on the bandwagon]

[idiom] To join a popular activity, trend, or cause because it has become successful or fashionable, rather than out of original conviction.

/dʒuːn/ [june]

[noun] The sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, following May and preceding July, consisting of 30 days.

/kiːn ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns/ [keen intelligence]

[noun] An exceptionally sharp, quick, and penetrating mental acuity or understanding.

/ˌkiːp wʌnz ˈkɑːrdz kloʊs tuː wʌnz tʃɛst/ [keep one's cards close to one's chest]

[idiom] To be secretive or cautious about one's intentions, plans, or feelings in order to prevent others from knowing what one is thinking or planning.

/kiː ˌkær.ək.təˈrɪs.tɪk/ [key characteristic]

[noun] A primary, essential, or distinguishing feature that serves as a fundamental identifier of a person, thing, or concept.