B2 adjective Formell

corporate

/ˈkɔːrpərət/

Relating to a large company or group, often implying a formal business structure. It can also describe something that is shared by or belongs to all members of a group.

Beispiele

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1

He had to trade his jeans for a suit to fit the corporate environment.

He had to change his casual clothes for a suit to match the business setting.

2

The corporate entity is legally responsible for the actions of its subsidiaries.

The large business organization is legally liable for the actions of its sub-companies.

3

I'm just not built for the corporate grind; I'd rather work for myself.

I am not suited for the repetitive work in a big company; I prefer self-employment.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
corporation
Verb
incorporate
Adverb
corporately
Adjektiv
corporate
Verwandt
corporatism
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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'corpse,' which means a body. 'Corporate' comes from the idea of a group of people acting together as one single 'body.'

Schnelles Quiz

She spent ten years working hard to climb the _____ ladder before becoming a vice president.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: corporate

Beispiele

1

He had to trade his jeans for a suit to fit the corporate environment.

everyday

He had to change his casual clothes for a suit to match the business setting.

2

The corporate entity is legally responsible for the actions of its subsidiaries.

formal

The large business organization is legally liable for the actions of its sub-companies.

3

I'm just not built for the corporate grind; I'd rather work for myself.

informal

I am not suited for the repetitive work in a big company; I prefer self-employment.

4

Recent research explores the relationship between corporate social responsibility and consumer loyalty.

academic

Current studies look at how a company's ethical behavior affects customer faithfulness.

5

Our corporate strategy for the next quarter focuses on expanding into Asian markets.

business

Our company's high-level plan for the next three months aims for growth in Asia.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
corporation
Verb
incorporate
Adverb
corporately
Adjektiv
corporate
Verwandt
corporatism

Häufige Kollokationen

corporate culture the shared values and behaviors of a company
corporate ladder the series of levels for promotion within a company
corporate identity the visual image and branding of a business
corporate headquarters the main administrative office of a large company
corporate social responsibility a company's efforts to improve society and the environment

Häufige Phrasen

climb the corporate ladder

to advance to higher positions within a company

corporate world

the environment of large businesses and professional work

corporate communications

the department responsible for a company's internal and external messages

Wird oft verwechselt mit

corporate vs cooperate

Cooperate is a verb meaning to work together, while corporate is an adjective relating to a business.

corporate vs corporal

Corporal relates to the physical body (e.g., corporal punishment), whereas corporate relates to a business body.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word is most frequently used to describe things associated with large, formal businesses. It can sometimes have a slightly negative connotation, implying something is impersonal or overly bureaucratic.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often misspell the word by confusing it with 'cooperate' or forget that it is an adjective and use 'corporation' (the noun) instead.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'corpse,' which means a body. 'Corporate' comes from the idea of a group of people acting together as one single 'body.'

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin word 'corporatus,' which is the past participle of 'corporare,' meaning to form into a body.

Grammatikmuster

Primarily used as an attributive adjective (placed before a noun). Does not typically have comparative or superlative forms (e.g., 'more corporate' is rare).
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Kultureller Kontext

In many Western societies, 'corporate' culture is often associated with suits, cubicles, and a specific hierarchy that contrasts with the 'startup' culture.

Schnelles Quiz

She spent ten years working hard to climb the _____ ladder before becoming a vice president.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: corporate

Verwandte Redewendungen

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