Problems during communication in Communication Glossary for IELTS

10 Communication terms

This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to the Problems during communication in Communication.


during:

preposition

Throughout the course or duration of (a period of time).

Example: During the summer vacation, I was working in a company as a Project Manager.

luckily:

adverb

It is fortunate that.

Example: Luckily, it was a clean break and didn't require surgery.

problem:

noun

A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.

Example: You are due to move into a rented apartment next month but you will not be able to because you have some problems.

rented apartment:

noun phrase

An apartment for rent.

Example: You are due to move into a rented apartment next month but you will not be able to because you have some problems.

shift:

noun

Each of two or more recurring periods in which different groups of workers do the same jobs in relay.

Example: Towards the end of my shift, I slipped and fell on a wet floor and broke my wrist.

summer vacation:

noun phrase

Summer vacation is a school break in summer between school years and the break in the school academic year.

Example: During the summer vacation, I was working in a company as a Project Manager.

surgery:

noun

The branch of medical practice that treats injuries, diseases, and deformities by the physical removal, repair, or readjustment of organs and tissues, often involving cutting into the body.

Example: Luckily, it was a clean break and didn't require surgery.

take off:

phrasal verb

Remove clothing from one's or another's body.

Example: At present, I am at home in Kuala Lumpur until the plaster can be taken off.

during:

preposition

Throughout the course or duration of (a period of time).

Example: During the summer vacation, I was working in a company as a Project Manager.

luckily:

adverb

It is fortunate that.

Example: Luckily, it was a clean break and didn't require surgery.

problem:

noun

A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.

Example: You are due to move into a rented apartment next month but you will not be able to because you have some problems.

rented apartment:

noun phrase

An apartment for rent.

Example: You are due to move into a rented apartment next month but you will not be able to because you have some problems.

shift:

noun

Each of two or more recurring periods in which different groups of workers do the same jobs in relay.

Example: Towards the end of my shift, I slipped and fell on a wet floor and broke my wrist.

summer vacation:

noun phrase

Summer vacation is a school break in summer between school years and the break in the school academic year.

Example: During the summer vacation, I was working in a company as a Project Manager.

surgery:

noun

The branch of medical practice that treats injuries, diseases, and deformities by the physical removal, repair, or readjustment of organs and tissues, often involving cutting into the body.

Example: Luckily, it was a clean break and didn't require surgery.

take off:

phrasal verb

Remove clothing from one's or another's body.

Example: At present, I am at home in Kuala Lumpur until the plaster can be taken off.

during:

preposition

Throughout the course or duration of (a period of time).

Example: During the summer vacation, I was working in a company as a Project Manager.

luckily:

adverb

It is fortunate that.

Example: Luckily, it was a clean break and didn't require surgery.

problem:

noun

A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.

Example: You are due to move into a rented apartment next month but you will not be able to because you have some problems.

rented apartment:

noun phrase

An apartment for rent.

Example: You are due to move into a rented apartment next month but you will not be able to because you have some problems.

shift:

noun

Each of two or more recurring periods in which different groups of workers do the same jobs in relay.

Example: Towards the end of my shift, I slipped and fell on a wet floor and broke my wrist.

summer vacation:

noun phrase

Summer vacation is a school break in summer between school years and the break in the school academic year.

Example: During the summer vacation, I was working in a company as a Project Manager.

surgery:

noun

The branch of medical practice that treats injuries, diseases, and deformities by the physical removal, repair, or readjustment of organs and tissues, often involving cutting into the body.

Example: Luckily, it was a clean break and didn't require surgery.

take off:

phrasal verb

Remove clothing from one's or another's body.

Example: At present, I am at home in Kuala Lumpur until the plaster can be taken off.

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