workload
noun/ˈwɜːkləʊd/
/ˈwɜːrkləʊd/
- the amount of work that has to be done by a particular person or organization
- a heavy workload
- We have taken on extra staff to cope with the increased workload.
- Management is looking at ways of spreading the workload between departments.
Collocations JobsJobsGetting a job- look for work
- look for/apply for/go for a job
- get/pick up/complete/fill out/ (British English) fill in an application (form)
- send/email your (British English) CV/(North American English) résumé/application/application form/covering letter
- be called for/have/attend an interview
- offer somebody a job/work/employment/promotion
- find/get/land a job
- employ/ (especially North American English) hire/recruit/ (especially British English) take on staff/workers/trainees
- recruit/appoint a manager
- arrive at/get to/leave work/the office/the factory
- start/finish work/your shift
- do/put in/work overtime
- have/gain/get/lack/need experience/qualifications
- do/get/have/receive training
- learn/pick up/improve/develop (your) skills
- cope with/manage/share/spread the workload
- improve your/achieve a better work-life balance
- have (no) job satisfaction/job security
- have a job/work/a career/a vocation
- find/follow/pursue/ (especially North American English) live (out) your vocation
- enter/go into/join a profession
- choose/embark on/start/begin/pursue a career
- change jobs/profession/career
- be/ (both especially British English) work/go freelance
- do/take on temp work/freelance work
- do/be engaged in/be involved in voluntary work
- leave/ (especially North American English) quit/resign from your job
- give up work/your job/your career
- hand in your notice/resignation
- plan to/be due to retire in June/next year, etc.
- take early retirement
Extra ExamplesTopics Working lifec1- Doctors are having to cope with an ever-expanding workload.
- She has an increased workload this year.
- We want to try and distribute the workload more evenly.
- The instructor's workload was becoming increasingly heavy.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- enormous
- heavy
- huge
- …
- have
- expand
- increase
- …
- expand
- increase
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