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2. The management agreed to measures to keep experienced staff in the company.
The management agreed to measures to __retain___ experienced staff.
6. The sales people were told about the new product in detail.
The sales people were ___briefed__ about the new product.
7.The management agreed to the union's proposals.
The management _ consented____ to the union's proposals.
8. The union has had its funds taken away by order of the courts.
The union has had its funds __ sequestered___.
12. The insurance company refused to pay his claim for storm damage.
The insurance company refused to __ settle ___ his claim for storm damage.
15. The chairman gave a general description of the company's plans for the coming year.
The chairman __ outlined___ the company's plans for the coming year.
17. The union demanded that the sacked workers should be allowed to return to the
jobs from which they were dismissed.
The union demanded that the sacked workers should be Reinstated_.
18. After a lot of thought, he decided to hand in his resignation.
After a lot of thought, he decided to __ tender ___ his resignation.
19. The court refused to accept his claim for compensation.
The court __ dismissed ___ his claim for compensation.
20. If we increase production, we will need to take on more staff.
If we increase production, we will need to __ engage ___ more staff.
21.Her job has been increased in importance to senior manager level.
Her job has been __ upgraded___ to senior manager level.
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1. He has given up his right to early retirement.
He has _ waived ____ his right to early retirement.
3. The management were formally told of the union's decision.
The management were ___ notified____ of the union's decision.
4. The HR director will talk about the new staff structure to the Board.
The HR director _elected__ the new staff structure to the Board.
5. The union has agreed not to call a strike without further negotiation.
The union has undertaken__ not to call a strike without further negotiation.
7. We asked our accountant for advice about our tax.
We ___ consulted__ our accountant about our tax.
8. Candidates are asked to state clearly which of the posts they are applying for.
Candidates are asked to ___specify__ which of the posts they are applying for.
9. He chose to take early retirement.
He _elected____ to take early retirement.
10. We closed the design department and moved the workforce to another department.
We closed the design department and _redeployed____ the workforce.
11. Salaries are linked to the cost of living.
Salaries are __indexed___ to the cost of living.
13. We are trying to find out about the background of the new supplier.
We are __inquiring___ into the background of the new supplier.
14. The company has been given formal permission to sell spare parts.
The company has been _licensed____ to sell spare parts.
16. If you want to see the HR manager, write your name in the appointments book.
If you want to see the HR manager, __enter___ your name in the appointments book.