Definition
(a) training (session): (a) learning (session); (a) preparation, practice (session)
A two-week training session on time management is needed for this job.
to train: to practice, to prepare; to learn; to teach
to be trained (in martial arts) to receive practice and preparation (in martial arts)
a trainer: an instructor, a coach, a teacher, a guide
Note that trainers are also a type of casual, sports shoes.
Pronunciation examples
UK: I'm training to be a teacher.
US: My trainer is helping me prepare for the Olympic Games.
- "Philip seems very satisfied with his training, so now I urge each of you to pursue a training program which will be beneficial not only to you, but the company as well."
- "Bruno : Ok Brian, we've been training together for 2 weeks."
- "Happy training!"
- "He was training Samantha – the new girl in the sales department."
- "Anyway, I really appreciate the opportunity to pursue this type of unorthodox training at the company's expense, and I heartily recommend to the rest of the staff to follow through and do something similar."
- "When Icarus asked for martial arts training, I never thought it would result in this."
- "I'm joined in the cockpit by my co-pilot in training, Randy Williams. Randy happens to be blind, but we're happy to have him with us on his first flight."
- "Subject: Training services for Delavigne staff members"
- "Our beloved director of sales, and ex-president of Cheeterland, Philip Cheeter, recently completed a unique weekend seminar as part of Delavigne Corp's training program. Here's a excerpt from a recent email exchange between the two of us"
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