Complete the explanations of the words and phrases in bold with one word. 1 When you are *on strike*, you don't in order to try to force your employer to change something. 2 When you *get the sack*, you your job, often because you did something wrong. 3 When you work *overtime*, you work hours than usual. 4 When your employer *promotes* you. you are given a job than before. 5 When you *retire*, you working permanently because you are old enough to do that or because your health is bad.

1 When you are on strike, you don't work in order to try to force your employer to change something.
- The word that completes the explanation is "refuse." When you are on strike, you refuse to work.

2 When you get the sack, you lose your job, often because you did something wrong.
- The word that completes the explanation is "dismissed." When you get the sack, you are dismissed from your job.

3 When you work overtime, you work more hours than usual.
- The explanation is already complete, no additional word is needed.

4 When your employer promotes you, you are given a higher job than before.
- The word that completes the explanation is "elevated." When your employer promotes you, you are elevated to a higher job position.

5 When you retire, you stop working permanently because you are old enough to do that or because your health is bad.
- The word that completes the explanation is "cease." When you retire, you cease working permanently.