Work and business / A2

SEKR-uh-tree/ˈsekrətri/

A secretary does office work such as letters, calls, and bookings: the school secretary, leave a message with the secretary, a personal secretary. Receptionist is usually at the front desk; a secretary may work in an inner office. Assistant is a wider job word. British pronunciation often has three syllables /ˈsekrətri/. Do not write secret (something hidden) for secretary.

Meaning

A person who does office work such as letters, calls, and bookings.

Examples

• “Please leave a message with the secretary.”
• “The secretary printed the letters for the meeting.”
• “Call the secretary to change your appointment.”

Good to know

the school secretary / leave a message. Contrast: receptionist (front desk). Mix-up: secret.

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