26984 words

perks

6 definitions • 6 examples
1
an advantage or something extra, such as money or goods, that you are given because of your job:

Examples:

A company car and a mobile phone are some of the perks that come with the job.
2
an advantage:

Examples:

Having such easy access to some of the best cinema and theatre is one of the perks of living in Sydney.
3
(to cause a liquid, especially coffee) to percolate
4
a special advantage or benefit, in addition to the money you are paid, that you are given because of your job:

Examples:

Free child care for preschool children of employees was a popular perk.
5
(of boiling water or coffee) to move up a tube in a percolator (= a type of container for making coffee) when the coffee is being made:

Examples:

[ I ] The coffee had begun to perk.
6
an advantage or extra thing, such as money or goods, which you are given for doing your job:

Examples:

The best perk is a gorgeous, palatial office inside London's most desirable office building.
The travelling is definitely a perk of the job for me.

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