client
noun /ˈklaɪənt/
/ˈklaɪənt/
- a person who uses the services or advice of a professional person or organization
- She's a well-known lawyer with many famous clients.
- potential/prospective clients
- It is our job to act on behalf of the client.
- We will advise the client on the best way to solve the problem.
- Social workers must always consider the best interests of their clients.
- Corporate clients usually want their work done much faster than private clients.
Extra ExamplesTopics Businessb1- A new branch has been opened to serve clients in Dallas.
- On behalf of my client, I would like to remind you of your obligations in this matter.
- She's so busy that she's not taking on any new clients.
- The company needs to focus on its biggest clients.
- a campaign to attract new clients
- the relationship of solicitor and client
- It is important that both therapists and clients believe that change is possible.
- The company keeps in touch with clients online.
- Advice is offered at no additional cost to the client.
- The organization helps clients plan for the future.
- The company's major clients include interior designers and galleries.
- They have developed a broad client base in the local area.
- Sharing your business plan or client list is not networking.
- client confidentiality agreements
- The company negotiates flexible contracts on behalf of its clients.
- Surgery opening will be extended to 8pm for clients by appointment.
- Our first meeting with a prospective client includes a thorough review of our past work.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- big
- important
- large
- …
- advise
- assist
- help
- …
- on behalf of client
- (computing) a computer that is linked to a serverTopics Computersc2
Word Originlate 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)).