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{
"term": "client",
"partOfSpeech": "noun",
"ox3000": true,
"cefr": "b1",
"definitions": [
{
"senseNumber": 1,
"definition": "a person who uses the services or advice of a professional person or organization",
"cefr": "b1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "She's a well-known lawyer with many famous clients."
},
{
"text": "potential/prospective clients"
},
{
"text": "It is our job to act on behalf of the client."
},
{
"text": "We will advise the client on the best way to solve the problem."
},
{
"text": "Social workers must always consider the best interests of their clients."
},
{
"text": "Corporate clients usually want their work done much faster than private clients."
},
{
"text": "A new branch has been opened to serve clients in Dallas."
},
{
"text": "On behalf of my client, I would like to remind you of your obligations in this matter."
},
{
"text": "She's so busy that she's not taking on any new clients."
},
{
"text": "The company needs to focus on its biggest clients."
},
{
"text": "a campaign to attract new clients"
},
{
"text": "the relationship of solicitor and client"
},
{
"text": "It is important that both therapists and clients believe that change is possible."
},
{
"text": "The company keeps in touch with clients online."
},
{
"text": "Advice is offered at no additional cost to the client."
},
{
"text": "The organization helps clients plan for the future."
},
{
"text": "The company's major clients include interior designers and galleries."
},
{
"text": "They have developed a broad client base in the local area."
},
{
"text": "Sharing your business plan or client list is not advisable."
},
{
"text": "client confidentiality agreements"
},
{
"text": "The company negotiates flexible contracts on behalf of its clients."
},
{
"text": "Surgery opening will be extended to 8pm for clients by appointment."
},
{
"text": "Our first meeting with a prospective client includes a thorough review of our past work."
}
],
"topics": ["Business"],
"collocations": {
"adjective": ["big", "important", "large"],
"verb + client": ["advise", "assist", "help"],
"preposition": ["on behalf of client"]
}
},
{
"senseNumber": 2,
"definition": "a computer that is linked to a server",
"labels": "(computing)",
"cefr": "c2",
"examples": [],
"topics": ["Computers"]
}
],
"pronunciations": {
"uk": [
{
"pronunciation": "/ˈklaɪənt/",
"audio": "cl/client/client__gb_1.mp3"
}
],
"us": [
{
"pronunciation": "/ˈklaɪənt/",
"audio": "cl/client/client__us_1.mp3"
}
]
},
"wordOrigin": "late Middle English: from Latin cliens, client-, variant of cluens ‘heeding’, from cluere ‘hear or obey’. The term originally denoted a person under the protection and patronage of another, hence a person “protected” by a legal adviser (sense (1))."
}