earn

Vocabulary Word

Definition

In a broader sense, 'earn' can mean acquiring things, like money or reputation, because of your effort or skills. It's like getting a salary for your job.

Examples in Different Contexts

In social enterprises, workers often 'earn' fair wages for their craftsmanship. A social entrepreneur might emphasize, 'Our artisans earn a fair wage, promoting ethical labor practices.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

Our sales figures for the last month aren't as promising as the preceding months. We need to strategize on how we can improve them.

Response:

Perhaps adopting a more aggressive marketing strategy will help us earn higher sales.

Tech

Scenario:

There's been an increase in website bounce rates after the latest design update. We need to consider a redesign that can better retain our web visitors.

Response:

I suggest we improve the website's UX. It should help us earn better user engagement.