Id | ESLPod_0224_WE_0122 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 224 |
Episode Title | Holiday Promotions |
Phrase | promotion |
Text | The word "promotion," in this podcast, means the things a business does to increase sales: "The new store is offering a great promotion this month: if customers buy two sweaters, a third sweater is free." "Promotion" can also refer to activities that encourage people to support an idea or belief: "The Center for the Promotion of Peace works to prevent wars in Asian countries." As a verb, "to promote" means to help sell a product: "Authors often promote their books by signing them in a public place, like a bookstore." The verb "to promote" can also mean to help something happen: "Supporting private businesses is one way that governments can promote economic growth." Another meaning of "promotion" is a move to a better job: "She received a promotion to vice-president of sales because of her excellent work on the sales team." |
Topics | Business |
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