fraternization at work
- noun
- Formal
:
fraternización en el trabajo
- Many companies have strict policies about fraternization at work to prevent favoritism and conflicts.
Examples
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Some employees believe that fraternization at work can improve team morale, while others see it as a risk.
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Rumors about fraternization at work spread quickly through the office.
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Is fraternization at work really a problem?
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Many companies discourage fraternization at work.
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Many companies have strict policies about fraternization at work to prevent favoritism and conflicts.
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Some employees believe that fraternization at work can enhance collaboration and bonding among colleagues.
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Rumors about fraternization at work often lead to misunderstandings and tensions within the team.
Synonyms
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7.9
Being friendly with people you are not allowed to mix with
How Friendly
51
2.8
- Formal
- Informal
30
3.5
- Formal
3
6.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
fraternization + at + work
The phrase is a straightforward composition: 'fraternization' (friendly/social association, often discouraged) combined with 'at work' (in the workplace) yields 'friendliness or social relations between colleagues at the workplace.' The meaning is literal and predictable from the parts (though it may carry a policy/discouragement nuance), a pattern that is cross-linguistically common and therefore transparent to learners who know the constituents.
Etymology
Fraternization at work comes from the verb fraternize, which comes from an old word meaning 'brother', so it paints the picture of people acting like family or close friends. That's why today it means employees forming close friendly ties at work, something many companies warn about because it can lead to unfairness or problems.