colleague→ colleagueEnglish word meaning
"colleague" is a B1-level English word meaning "colleague". Below you can find 47 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real English conversations.
47 stories
Example Sentences
The Coffee Break
My colleague Anna comes in.
My colleague Anna comes in.
The Lunch Room
My colleague Anna comes in.
My colleague Anna comes in.
The Printer Problem
Tom asks his colleague Sara for help.
Tom asks his colleague Sara for help.
The Coffee Machine is Broken
Her colleague Tom comes to the kitchen.
Her colleague Tom comes to the kitchen.
The Morning Commute
Her colleagues are already at their desks.
Her colleagues are already at their desks.
Office Tour
Some colleagues look up and smile.
Some colleagues look up and smile.
Who Sent the Flowers?
Her colleague Tom was always very friendly.
Her colleague Tom was always very friendly.
The Difficult Customer
My colleague Sarah was already there, organizing the shelves.
My colleague Sarah was already there, organizing the shelves.
The New Boss
Her colleague Tom walked in looking tired.
Her colleague Tom walked in looking tired.
Team Building Day
My colleague Maria sat next to me on the bus.
My colleague Maria sat next to me on the bus.
The Office Party
Anna loved her job and got along well with her colleagues.
Anna loved her job and got along well with her colleagues.
The Work Email
Two other colleagues are already there.
Two other colleagues are already there.
The Anonymous Message
She showed the note to her colleague, Tom.
She showed the note to her colleague, Tom.
Video Meeting Fail
His boss and five colleagues appeared on the screen.
His boss and five colleagues appeared on the screen.
Boss and Employee
Her colleague Tom noticed something was different.
Her colleague Tom noticed something was different.
Remote Work Problems
'Can you hear me?' Daniel asked his colleagues.
'Can you hear me?' Daniel asked his colleagues.
Dress Code Mistake
He wanted to make a good impression on his new colleagues.
He wanted to make a good impression on his new colleagues.
The Accidental Reply All
His colleague Sarah came to his desk to say hello.
His colleague Sarah came to his desk to say hello.
The Temp Job
At lunch, Emma met some of her colleagues.
At lunch, Emma met some of her colleagues.
The Work Anniversary
When he arrived, his colleagues were already at their desks.
When he arrived, his colleagues were already at their desks.
Taking Meeting Notes
Her colleague Mark sat next to her and smiled.
Her colleague Mark sat next to her and smiled.
At the Electronics Store
'I also attend video meetings with my colleagues,' she added.
'I also attend video meetings with my colleagues,' she added.
Office Gossip
Lisa worked in a large office with many colleagues.
Lisa worked in a large office with many colleagues.
Dealing with Jet Lag
Her colleague Yuki met her at the airport.
Her colleague Yuki met her at the airport.
Quitting Sugar
After one month, Sara noticed amazing changes.
After one month, Sara noticed amazing changes.
Cultural Misunderstanding
She thought this would make a good impression on her new colleagues.
She thought this would make a good impression on her new colleagues.
The Promotion
David, her colleague who had been there even longer, felt overlooked.
David, her colleague who had been there even longer, felt overlooked.
Learning Meditation
One day, his colleague Sarah noticed that something was wrong.
One day, his colleague Sarah noticed that something was wrong.
App Addiction
His colleague had recommended it, saying it was fun and easy to play.
His colleague had recommended it, saying it was fun and easy to play.
The Theater Play
One Friday afternoon, her colleague Sarah approached her desk.
One Friday afternoon, her colleague Sarah approached her desk.
Moving to a New City
After two months, a colleague named Maria invited her to a language exchange meeting.
After two months, a colleague named Maria invited her to a language exchange meeting.
Health Insurance
Maria decided to ask her colleague David for advice.
Maria decided to ask her colleague David for advice.
Finding a New Job
Everyone was friendly and seemed passionate about their work.
Everyone was friendly and seemed passionate about their work.
Retirement Party
Her colleagues had been planning a surprise party for weeks.
Her colleagues had been planning a surprise party for weeks.
Training the New Employee
Several colleagues were already there, discussing weekend plans.
Several colleagues were already there, discussing weekend plans.
An Unexpected Adventure
Her colleagues back home were surprised by her sudden silence on social media.
Her colleagues back home were surprised by her sudden silence on social media.
The Resignation
Her salary was good, and her colleagues were friendly.
Her salary was good, and her colleagues were friendly.
Long Distance Friendship
Sophie described her new colleagues and the beautiful Canadian landscapes she had discovered.
Sophie described her new colleagues and the beautiful Canadian landscapes she had discovered.
Moving to a New Country
At the airport, a colleague named Thomas was waiting for her.
At the airport, a colleague named Thomas was waiting for her.
Work-Life Balance
Her colleagues admired her dedication, but they also worried about her health.
Her colleagues admired her dedication, but they also worried about her health.
Feeling Jealous
However, things started to change when a new colleague joined Maria's team.
However, things started to change when a new colleague joined Maria's team.
The Conference Call
Her colleague Mark walked into the conference room with a cup of coffee.
Her colleague Mark walked into the conference room with a cup of coffee.
Midlife Crisis
At work, his younger colleague Tom talked enthusiastically about a new project.
At work, his younger colleague Tom talked enthusiastically about a new project.
Merger Announcement
Her colleague Tom looked worried as he stared at his computer screen.
Her colleague Tom looked worried as he stared at his computer screen.
The Guide Dog
Her colleagues were delighted to have him around.
Her colleagues were delighted to have him around.
The Unpaid Internship
Her colleagues were friendly, though most of them were too busy to chat.
Her colleagues were friendly, though most of them were too busy to chat.
Starting a Side Business
Her friends and colleagues showed immediate support.
Her friends and colleagues showed immediate support.
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