{
    "term": "client",
    "partOfSpeech": "noun",
    "ox3000": true,
    "cefr": "b1",
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "a person who uses the services or advice of a professional person or organization",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "She's a well-known lawyer with many famous clients."
                },
                {
                    "text": "potential/prospective clients"
                },
                {
                    "text": "It is our job to act on behalf of the client."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We will advise the client on the best way to solve the problem."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Social workers must always consider the best interests of their clients."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Corporate clients usually want their work done much faster than private clients."
                },
                {
                    "text": "A new branch has been opened to serve clients in Dallas."
                },
                {
                    "text": "On behalf of my client, I would like to remind you of your obligations in this matter."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She's so busy that she's not taking on any new clients."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The company needs to focus on its biggest clients."
                },
                {
                    "text": "a campaign to attract new clients"
                },
                {
                    "text": "the relationship of solicitor and client"
                },
                {
                    "text": "It is important that both therapists and clients believe that change is possible."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The company keeps in touch with clients online."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Advice is offered at no additional cost to the client."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The organization helps clients plan for the future."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The company's major clients include interior designers and galleries."
                },
                {
                    "text": "They have developed a broad client base in the local area."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Sharing your business plan or client list is not advisable."
                },
                {
                    "text": "client confidentiality agreements"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The company negotiates flexible contracts on behalf of its clients."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Surgery opening will be extended to 8pm for clients by appointment."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Our first meeting with a prospective client includes a thorough review of our past work."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Business"],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["big", "important", "large"],
                "verb + client": ["advise", "assist", "help"],
                "preposition": ["on behalf of client"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "a computer that is linked to a server",
            "labels": "(computing)",
            "cefr": "c2",
            "examples": [],
            "topics": ["Computers"]
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈklaɪənt/",
                "audio": "cl/client/client__gb_1.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈklaɪənt/",
                "audio": "cl/client/client__us_1.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": "late Middle English: from Latin cliens, client-, variant of cluens ‘heeding’, from cluere ‘hear or obey’. The term originally denoted a person under the protection and patronage of another, hence a person “protected” by a legal adviser (sense (1))."
}