voluntary
gb/vˈɑləntɛɹi/ us/vˈɑləntɛɹi/
B1
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2300
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adjective
B1
property
1
Done freely without pressure
Done because you choose to, not because you have to or are paid.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[something] is voluntary
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'voluntary' with 'volunteer'. 'Voluntary' describes something done by choice, while 'volunteer' refers to a person who offers to do something without pay.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
optional (Implies something is not required but available as a choice.)
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willing (Focuses more on the person's readiness or desire rather than the absence of compulsion.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
mandatory (Required by rules or laws; not optional.)
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compulsory (Must be done; no choice allowed.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
voluntary work
|voluntary contribution
|voluntary action
|voluntary agreement
கருப்பொருள்கள்
work
|law
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
உதாரணங்கள்
- Participation in the survey is completely voluntary.
- He made a voluntary donation to the charity.
- The company offers voluntary training sessions for employees.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The meeting is voluntary.
- She gave a voluntary gift to the school.
- Joining the club is voluntary.
adjective
technical
B2
property
2
Controlled by conscious decision (biology)
About body movements you can control with your mind.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
voluntary [muscle/movement/action]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse voluntary (controlled) with intentional; in biology, voluntary refers specifically to muscles/actions controlled consciously.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
intentional (Refers broadly to actions done on purpose; less technical than 'voluntary' in physiology.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
involuntary (Happening without conscious control.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
voluntary muscle
|voluntary movement
|voluntary control
கருப்பொருள்கள்
science
|health
|body
உதாரணங்கள்
- Walking is a voluntary movement controlled by the brain.
- The experiment measured both voluntary and involuntary muscle responses.
- Speech involves the use of voluntary muscles in the mouth and throat.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- Smiling can be a voluntary action.
- We can make voluntary movements like raising a hand.
- Breathing fast can be voluntary when running.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
C1
entity
3
Short musical piece before service
A short piece of music played in church before or after the service.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners might think 'voluntary' here means 'optional', but in music it refers to a specific type of piece.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
prelude (A short introductory piece of music; not limited to church settings.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
organ voluntary
கருப்பொருள்கள்
music
|religion
|arts_entertainment
உதாரணங்கள்
- The organist played a beautiful voluntary before the service began.
- The wedding ceremony started with a joyful voluntary.
- The choir entered as the organ voluntary came to an end.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The organist played a voluntary.
- We heard a voluntary before the service.
- The voluntary was slow and calm.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
voluntary
IPA
GB/vˈɑləntɛɹi/
US/vˈɑləntɛɹi/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
vol - un - tary (3 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (vol)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
- Base: voluntary
Noun
- Base: voluntary
- Plural: voluntaries
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
voluntaries
noun
Core family
voluntarily
adverb B2
volunteer
noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
involuntary
adjective
involuntarily
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
volunteerism
noun C1
சொற்றொடர்கள்
voluntary sector
1/vˈɑləntɛɹi sˈɛktɚ/
fixed phrase
Nonprofit part of economy
Organizations and activities that are not for profit and often depend on volunteers and donations.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Funding cuts have hit the voluntary sector hard this year.
- The voluntary sector plays an important role in supporting communities.
voluntary work
1/vˈɑləntɛɹi wˈɚk/
fixed phrase
Unpaid work done by choice
Work that you do because you want to, without pay, usually to help people or an organization.
உதாரணங்கள்
- She spends her weekends doing voluntary work at the animal shelter.
- Voluntary work can be a great way to gain experience.
voluntary redundancy
1/vˈɑləntɛɹi ɹɪdˈʌndənsi/
fixed phrase
Agreed job departure with payout
When a worker agrees to leave their job because their employer offers money or benefits for them to go.
உதாரணங்கள்
- The company offered voluntary redundancy packages to reduce staff numbers.
- The firm offered voluntary redundancy to reduce staff numbers without making compulsory cuts.
- She took voluntary redundancy after 15 years with the firm.
- She applied for voluntary redundancy when the scheme was announced.