occupational
gb/ɑkjəpˈeɪʃənəl/ us/ɑkjəpˈeɪʃənəl/
B2
Engleză
~ 5300
Sensuri
0 sensuri
adjective
B2
property
1
related to a job or profession
About a person’s job or work, or something that happens because of that job or work.
Tipar de utilizare:
occupational [noun]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes think "occupational" means "busy" or "taking up time" because of the verb "occupy". It actually means "connected to a job or work". Another common error is using it as a noun (e.g., *"He is an occupational"*), which is incorrect; the noun is "occupation" or a job title like "worker" or "teacher".
Sinonime
work-related (Very close in meaning; common in everyday speech, slightly less formal than "occupational".)
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job-related (Informal, everyday alternative; often used in place of "occupational" in casual contexts.)
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professional (Can mean related to a profession in general, but may also suggest high skill or standards, not just connection to work.)
Antonime
recreational (Describes activities done for fun or relaxation, not connected to work or a job.)
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non-work-related (Directly contrasts with job-connected issues; often used in safety or health discussions.)
Colocații
occupational hazard
|occupational health
|occupational therapy
|occupational disease
|occupational safety
|occupational stress
Teme
work
|health
|law
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- The company offers training to reduce occupational hazards in the factory.
- She specializes in occupational health and advises businesses on workplace safety.
- Long hours and high pressure can lead to serious occupational stress.
- He developed an occupational disease after years of exposure to chemicals at work.
- After her injury, she attended occupational therapy to relearn everyday work tasks.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- They wore masks to avoid occupational health problems.
- Occupational safety rules help keep workers safe.
- The nurse takes a course in occupational health.
- Back pain is a common occupational problem for drivers.
- She goes to occupational therapy twice a week.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
occupational
IPA
GB/ɑkjəpˈeɪʃənəl/
US/ɑkjəpˈeɪʃənəl/
Silabe și accent
oc - cu - pa - tion - al (5 silabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (pa)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: occupational
Familie de cuvinte
Core family
occupation
noun A2
occupy
verb B1
Negative and opposite forms
unoccupied
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
occupier
noun
occupationally
adverb
Expresii
occupational disease
1/ɑkjəpˈeɪʃənəl dɪzˈiz/
fixed phrase
technical
illness caused by work conditions
A sickness that a person gets mainly because of their job or work conditions.
Exemple
- Asbestosis is an occupational disease common in some construction workers.
- The law requires employers to report suspected occupational diseases.
occupational health
1/ɑkjəpˈeɪʃənəl hˈɛlθ/
fixed phrase
technical
health and safety of workers
The area of health care that focuses on keeping people healthy and safe at work.
Exemple
- The company hired a consultant to improve occupational health standards.
- Occupational health services check whether the workplace is safe for employees.
occupational safety
1/ɑkjəpˈeɪʃənəl sˈeɪfti/
fixed phrase
technical
safety measures in the workplace
The rules and actions used to protect workers from accidents and injuries at work.
Exemple
- All staff must attend an occupational safety training session each year.
- Good occupational safety can reduce the number of workplace accidents.
occupational stress
1/ɑkjəpˈeɪʃənəl stɹˈɛs/
fixed phrase
technical
stress caused by work
Stress or pressure that a person feels because of their job or work situation.
Exemple
- High occupational stress is common among teachers and nurses.
- The company is trying to reduce occupational stress by offering flexible hours.
occupational hazard
1/ɑkjəpˈeɪʃənəl hˈæzɚd/
idiom
risk that comes with a job
A risk, danger, or problem that is a normal part of a particular job.
Exemple
- Losing your voice is an occupational hazard for singers.
- Stress is an occupational hazard for many emergency workers.
occupational hazard
2/ɑkjəpˈeɪʃənəl hˈæzɚd/
idiom
risk that comes with a job
A problem or risk that is normal for a certain kind of job.
Exemple
- Back pain is an occupational hazard for many nurses.
- Getting calls at all hours is just an occupational hazard of being a doctor.
occupational therapy
1/ɑkjəpˈeɪʃənəl θˈɛɹəpi/
fixed phrase
technical
therapy for daily living skills
A type of treatment that helps people learn or relearn everyday skills they need at home, at school, or at work.
Exemple
- Occupational therapy taught him how to dress himself again.
- After the stroke, he started occupational therapy to improve his hand movements.
- She received occupational therapy to adapt to life after her stroke.
- Children with developmental delays often benefit from occupational therapy.