noun · neutral
workplace
UK/ˈwɜːkpleɪs/US/ˈwɜrkpleɪs/WORK·place
Band 4-5speakingtask2
the place or environment where people do their jobs
Examples
“Employers should ensure a safe workplace for all staff.”
“Her workplace is a small design studio in the city centre.”
“A friendly workplace improves staff morale.”
Band 8 sentence
“Improving workplace culture has had a noticeable effect on staff retention and productivity.”
Collocations
- safe workplace
- workplace culture
- modern workplace
Word family
workplace nounworkplaces noun (plural)workplace safety noun phrase
Common mistakes
My workplace is near my house.→My workplace is near my house.
Workplace culture are important.→Workplace culture is important.
Say it for a higher band
5office→6worksite→7+workplace
Synonyms
office
worksite
Easily confused
office
“The new office is very modern and spacious.”
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