memo
gb/mˈɛmoʊ/ us/mˈɛmoʊ/
B1
Английский
~ 8300
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B1
entity
1
short written message in a workplace
A short written message used to give information or instructions inside a company or organization.
Модель употребления:
to send/write/circulate a memo about [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'memo' with 'memory'. A 'memo' is a written document; 'memory' is the ability to remember or something you remember. Learners may also think a memo is always very long and formal, but in everyday business use it is usually short and focused.
Синонимы
memorandum (More formal and often used in official or legal contexts; 'memo' is the everyday short form.)
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notice (Similar when informing staff, but 'notice' is often posted publicly, while a memo is distributed to specific people.)
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message (Very general; does not itself suggest a written document inside an organization the way 'memo' does.)
Антонимы
silence (A memo represents clear written communication; silence is the lack of communication.)
Коллокации
internal memo
|company-wide memo
|confidential memo
|send a memo
|circulate a memo
|write a memo
Темы
business
|work
|communication
Примеры
- Management sent a memo explaining the new remote-work policy.
- According to the internal memo, all staff must complete the training by Friday.
- She wrote a memo to the team outlining the main points from the client meeting.
- The leaked memo revealed plans for major job cuts.
- Please read the memo before tomorrow’s staff meeting.
Примеры для изучающих
- Our boss sent a memo about the new office rules.
- I got a memo from HR this morning.
- The memo says we will move to a new building.
- He wrote a memo to explain the problem to his manager.
Существительное
B2
entity
2
short written reminder note
A short written note that helps you or a small group remember something.
Модель употребления:
to leave/write a memo for [someone]
Частая ошибка:
Learners often use 'memo' in very casual home situations where native speakers would more naturally say 'note' (for example, 'I left you a note' is more common than 'I left you a memo'). 'Memo' in this sense is fine but can sound slightly more formal or businesslike.
Синонимы
note (The most common everyday word; 'memo' can sound slightly more businesslike or deliberate.)
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reminder (Focuses on the function (helping you remember) rather than the physical written note.)
Антонимы
forgetfulness (A memo is used to avoid forgetting; forgetfulness is the state of not remembering.)
Коллокации
memo pad
|leave a memo
|write a memo
|little memo
|memo on the fridge
Темы
daily life
|organization
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- I left a memo on his desk so he wouldn’t miss the appointment.
- She keeps a memo pad by the phone to jot down important names and numbers.
- He stuck a memo on the fridge to remind everyone about the repair visit.
Примеры для изучающих
- I wrote a memo so I will not forget the meeting.
- Please leave a memo for me if the doctor calls.
- She put a memo on the door to say she is out.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
memo
IPA
GB/mˈɛmoʊ/
US/mˈɛmoʊ/
Слоги и ударение
memo (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (memo)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: memo
- Plural: memos
Родственные слова
Forms
memos
noun
Core family
memorandum
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unmemorable
adjective
Advanced or less common
memorably
adverb
memorial
noun B1
Выражения
get the memo
1/ɡˈɛt ðə mˈɛmoʊ/
idiom
informal
receive and understand new information
To receive and understand information about a rule, plan, or change that other people already know about.
Примеры
- Everyone else is wearing suits today, so I guess I didn’t get the memo.
- The team finally got the memo and stopped using the old software.
memo to self
1/mˈɛmoʊ tə sˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
informal
spoken personal reminder remark
A joking or light way to say you are telling yourself to remember something in the future.
Примеры
- Memo to self: never schedule two big meetings on the same day again.
- Memo to self, bring an umbrella next time you visit this city.
not get the memo
1/nˈɑt ɡˈɛt ðə mˈɛmoʊ/
idiom
informal
be unaware of shared information
To not know about something that many other people already know, especially a new rule, plan, or social norm.
Примеры
- He clearly didn’t get the memo about the dress code.
- If you’re still printing everything, you haven’t gotten the memo about going paperless.