26984 words

environment

7 definitions • 18 examples
1
the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live:

Examples:

Certain chemicals have been banned because of their damaging effect on the environment.
We're not doing enough to protect the environment from pollution.
2
the conditions that you live or work in and the way that they influence how you feel or how effectively you can work:

Examples:

working environment The office is quite bright and airy - it's a pleasant working environment.
home environment As a parent you try to create a stable home environment.
3
the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live:

Examples:

We’re trying to protect the environment from pollution.
4
the conditions that you live or work in and the way that they influence how you feel or how effectively you can work:

Examples:

a good business environment
For preschoolers, the most stimulating environments are bright, airy, and offer daily outdoor activities.
5
the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live:

Examples:

conserve/preserve/protect the environment He tries to do what he can to preserve the environment by recycling, avoiding plastic foam products, and conserving water.
care/concern about the environment Headlines are dominated by concern about the environment and global warming.
damage/destroy/harm the environment Renewable energy is often more expensive than traditional power generated by fossil fuels, which damage the environment.
clean up/improve the environment
a risk/threat to the environment
The use of biodiesel is being encouraged by governments around the world, as a way of reducing emissions which are harmful to the environment.
6
the conditions that people live, work, or spend time in and the way that they influence how they feel, behave, or work:

Examples:

business/commercial/retail environment In a fast-paced, changing business environment, making sure employees have the right guidance can be critical.
office/workplace environment After working freelance for some time, I wasn't sure whether I would fit well in an office environment.
a learning/working environment
a friendly/pleasant environment
7
the system in which a computer or computer program operates:

Examples:

The company develops large-scale, fully-integrated, multimedia software environments for telephone company networks and cable TV systems.

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