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Definition of client noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

client

noun
 
/ˈklaɪənt/
 
/ˈklaɪənt/
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  1. a person who uses the services or advice of a professional person or organization
    • She's a well-known lawyer with many famous clients.
    • potential/prospective clients
    • It is our job to act on behalf of the client.
    • We will advise the client on the best way to solve the problem.
    • Social workers must always consider the best interests of their clients.
    • Corporate clients usually want their work done much faster than private clients.
    Extra Examples
    • A new branch has been opened to serve clients in Dallas.
    • On behalf of my client, I would like to remind you of your obligations in this matter.
    • She's so busy that she's not taking on any new clients.
    • The company needs to focus on its biggest clients.
    • a campaign to attract new clients
    • the relationship of solicitor and client
    • It is important that both therapists and clients believe that change is possible.
    • The company keeps in touch with clients online.
    • Advice is offered at no additional cost to the client.
    • The organization helps clients plan for the future.
    • The company's major clients include interior designers and galleries.
    • They have developed a broad client base in the local area.
    • Sharing your business plan or client list is not advisable.
    • client confidentiality agreements
    • The company negotiates flexible contracts on behalf of its clients.
    • Surgery opening will be extended to 8pm for clients by appointment.
    • Our first meeting with a prospective client includes a thorough review of our past work.
    Topics Businessb1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • big
    • important
    • large
    verb + client
    • advise
    • assist
    • help
    preposition
    • on behalf of client
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  2. (computing) a computer that is linked to a serverTopics Computersc2
  3. Word Originlate 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)).
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