Words / A2

i-lek-TRISHUN/ɪˌlekˈtrɪʃn/

An electrician fits and repairs electrical things: call an electrician, a qualified electrician. An engineer is a wider job; a plumber deals with water. Electrical is the adjective for the work. Do not mix with electronics seller. Switch the power off before you wait for the electrician if you can do so safely.

Meaning

A person whose job is to fit and repair electrical equipment.

Examples

• “We called an electrician when the lights failed.”
• “The electrician found a loose wire in the wall.”
• “We need an electrician before we can use the new cooker.”

Good to know

call / a qualified electrician. Water: plumber. Adjective: electrical. Contrast: electronic gadgets.

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