workplace

Everyday

A place where people go to do their job, such as an office, a factory, a shop or a school. tree →

In the lessons

In citizenship and safety: workplaces have rules to keep workers safe (fire exits, safety signs). In everyday life: parents talk about their workplace. In the formal voice: «workplace safety», «workplace rules».

Examples

• Dad's workplace is a big hospital. tree →
• Every workplace must have a fire exit. tree →
• Workplace safety signs are often yellow or red. tree →
• Our school is a workplace for the teachers and cleaners. tree →
• The workplace has a quiet room for lunch breaks. tree →
• Bullying is not allowed in the workplace. tree →

Note

Countable; one word. Often «in the workplace» to mean at work in general.