compo
- noun
- /ˈkɒmpəʊ/
- Archaic
:
compensación
- After his accident at work, he received a large sum of compo from his employer.
Examples
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She was relieved when her compo claim was finally approved by the government.
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Many workers are entitled to compo if injured on the job.
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Many workers applied for compo after the factory closed unexpectedly.
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He received a large compo after the accident.
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After his accident at work, he received a large sum of compo from his employer.
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She was relieved when her compo claim was finally approved by the government.
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Many workers applied for compo after the factory closed unexpectedly.
Synonyms
214
3.6
Money given to pay someone for work and to make up for loss or injury
8
7.7
Money given to make up for loss, harm, or effort
5
6.3
Money paid to someone for a real loss or injury caused by another
2
8.8
Money that a person receives for loss, damage, or injury
Money paid by law to a worker or their family after a work accident
How Much
- Specialized
1
3.9
- Formal
384
3.3
214
3.6
48
3.4
- Archaic
1
4.0
Surface Forms
Etymology
Compo is a casual British short form of compensation, which means 'payment for loss or injury'. So when someone speaks of getting compo after an accident, they mean money paid to make up for the harm.