environment
noun
uk/ɪnˈvaɪərənmənt/ usthe environment
ENVIRONMENT
the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live:
conserve/preserve/protect the environment He tries to do what he can to preserve the environment by recycling, avoiding plastic foam products, and conserving water.
care/concern about the environment Headlines are dominated by concern about the environment and global warming.
damage/destroy/harm the environment Renewable energy is often more expensive than traditional power generated by fossil fuels, which damage the environment.
clean up/improve the environment
a risk/threat to the environment
The use of biodiesel is being encouraged by governments around the world, as a way of reducing emissions which are harmful to the environment.
[ C ]
the conditions that people live, work, or spend time in and the way that they influence how they feel, behave, or work:
business/commercial/retail environment In a fast-paced, changing business environment, making sure employees have the right guidance can be critical.
office/workplace environment After working freelance for some time, I wasn't sure whether I would fit well in an office environment.
a learning/working environment
a friendly/pleasant environment
[ C ] IT
the system in which a computer or computer program operates:
The company develops large-scale, fully-integrated, multimedia software environments for telephone company networks and cable TV systems.
See also
marketing environment