advisor
gb/ædvˈaɪzɚ/ us/ædvˈaɪzɚ/
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person who gives advice
A person whose job is to give advice.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] is an advisor (to/on [something])
Greșeală frecventă:
Don’t confuse advisor (a person) with advise (a verb). Also, adviser is a common alternative spelling.
Sinonime
consultant (Often paid for specialized professional advice.)
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counselor (More common for personal guidance or in American English spelling.)
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mentor (Usually longer-term guidance, often in career or study.)
Colocații
trusted advisor
|personal advisor
|senior advisor
|expert advisor
|independent advisor
|advisor to the CEO
|advisor to the president
|act as an advisor
|appoint an advisor
|seek advice from an advisor
Teme
daily_life
|work
|business
Exemple
- She works as an advisor to several nonprofit organizations.
- Ask your advisor before you sign anything.
- The board hired an external advisor to review the plan.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- My advisor gave me good advice.
- He is an advisor to the company.
Substantiv
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university course-planning advisor
A person at a school who helps students plan their studies.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] meet(s) with an academic advisor
Greșeală frecventă:
Not the same as a teacher; an academic advisor focuses on planning courses and requirements.
Sinonime
student counselor (Often broader support; may include personal issues as well as classes.)
Colocații
academic advisor
|faculty advisor
|meet with your advisor
|advisor meeting
|advisor office hours
|assigned advisor
|major advisor
|first-year advisor
|advisor approval
|advisor recommendation
Teme
education
|university
Exemple
- You should talk to your academic advisor before changing your major.
- Her advisor helped her map out a four-year plan.
- Students must get their advisor’s approval to add the course.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- I will meet my academic advisor tomorrow.
Substantiv
business
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money and investment advisor
A professional who helps you plan and manage your money.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] hire(s) a financial advisor
Greșeală frecventă:
A financial advisor may sell products (like investments or insurance); check whether they are independent.
Sinonime
financial planner (Emphasizes budgeting and long-term planning, especially retirement.)
Colocații
financial advisor
|investment advisor
|independent financial advisor
|fee-only advisor
|retirement advisor
|wealth advisor
|work with an advisor
|hire an advisor
|advisor fees
|advisor recommendations
Teme
money
|finance
|business
Exemple
- They hired a financial advisor to help plan for retirement.
- A good advisor will explain the risks as well as the potential returns.
- She asked her advisor whether the fees were worth it.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- My parents have a financial advisor.
Substantiv
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advisor in politics or government
A person who gives advice to a political leader.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] serve(s) as an advisor to [a leader/official]
Greșeală frecventă:
Advisor is not necessarily an elected official; it can be an appointed staff role.
Sinonime
aide (Often broader support work, not only advice.)
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strategist (Focuses on planning tactics, especially in campaigns.)
Colocații
political advisor
|policy advisor
|senior advisor
|special advisor
|communications advisor
|advisor to the minister
|advisor to the president
|government advisor
|campaign advisor
|chief advisor
Teme
politics
|government
|media
Exemple
- She became a senior advisor to the mayor on housing policy.
- The minister met with advisors before the press conference.
- His advisor warned him that the proposal would be unpopular.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- He is an advisor to the president.
Substantiv
formal
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person giving legal guidance
A professional who gives advice about the law.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] consult(s) a legal advisor about [something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Legal advice is a specific service; in many places only qualified professionals can give it.
Sinonime
attorney (More general; a legal advisor may focus mainly on advising rather than representing in court.)
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lawyer (General term; legal advisor stresses the advisory role.)
Colocații
legal advisor
|in-house legal advisor
|consult a legal advisor
|seek legal advice
|advisor reviewed the contract
|legal advisor confirmed
|legal advisor warned
|legal advisor’s opinion
|compliance advisor
|contract advisor
Teme
law
|business
Exemple
- Before signing the lease, she asked a legal advisor to review it.
- Their legal advisor said the company could be liable.
- The contract was rewritten on the advisor’s recommendation.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- We need a legal advisor for this contract.
Substantiv
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dormitory student leader (US)
A student leader who helps in a dorm.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] talk(s) to the resident advisor
Greșeală frecventă:
This is a specific campus housing role, mainly in North American universities.
Sinonime
RA (Common abbreviation in North American campus housing.)
Colocații
resident advisor
|RA (resident advisor)
|hall advisor
|dorm advisor
|call the RA
|resident advisor on duty
|RA training
|RA meeting
|talk to your RA
|report to the RA
Teme
education
|housing
|daily_life
Exemple
- If you lock yourself out, contact the resident advisor on duty.
- The resident advisor organized a floor meeting about quiet hours.
- Students often go to their RA for help with roommate issues.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- I asked the resident advisor for help.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
advisor
IPA
GB/ædvˈaɪzɚ/
US/ædvˈaɪzɚ/
Silabe și accent
ad - visor (2 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (visor)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: advisor
- Plural: advisors
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
academic advisor
1/ˌækədˈɛmɪk ædvˈaɪzɚ/
fixed phrase
university course planning help
A person at school who helps you choose classes.
Exemple
- Your academic advisor can help you choose electives.
- She scheduled an appointment with her academic advisor.
career advisor
1/kɚˈɪɹ ædvˈaɪzɚ/
fixed phrase
help with career choices
A person who helps you choose a job and find work.
Exemple
- A career advisor helped him rewrite his résumé.
- She met a career advisor to discuss internships.
financial advisor
1/fɪnˈænʃəl ædvˈaɪzɚ/
fixed phrase
business
professional money advice
A professional who helps you plan your money.
Exemple
- A financial advisor can help you set long-term goals.
- He met with a financial advisor to review his investments.
legal advisor
1/lˈiɡəl ædvˈaɪzɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
advice about the law
A professional who gives advice about the law.
Exemple
- The legal advisor reviewed the agreement before it was signed.
- They contacted a legal advisor about their options.
political advisor
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl ædvˈaɪzɚ/
fixed phrase
advice to political leaders
A person who advises a politician.
Exemple
- The candidate hired a political advisor for the campaign.
- A political advisor briefed the senator before the debate.
resident advisor
1/ɹˈɛzɪdənt ædvˈaɪzɚ/
fixed phrase
student leader in a dorm
A student who helps manage a dorm.
Exemple
- The resident advisor was on duty all weekend.
- If there’s a problem on your floor, tell the resident advisor.
special advisor
1/spˈɛʃəl ædvˈaɪzɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
expert appointed to advise
An expert chosen to advise on one topic.
Exemple
- The agency appointed a special advisor on cybersecurity.
- She served as a special advisor to the project team during the transition.
trusted advisor
1/tɹˈʌstɪd ædvˈaɪzɚ/
fixed phrase
reliable person for advice
Someone you trust to give good advice.
Exemple
- Over time, she became a trusted advisor to the founder.
- He asked a few trusted advisors before making the announcement.