train ‧ ing S2 W1 /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/ BrE AmE noun
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ trainee , ↑ trainer , ↑ training , ↑ retraining ; verb : ↑ train , ↑ retrain ; adjective : trained ≠ ↑ untrained ]
1 . [singular, uncountable] the process of teaching or being taught the skills for a particular job or activity ⇨ train
training in
On the course we received training in every aspect of the job.
Police drivers have to undergo intensive training.
a rigorous training session
On-the job training will be supplemented by classroom lectures.
The shop opens late on Fridays because of staff training.
2 . [uncountable] physical exercises that you do to stay healthy or prepare for a competition ⇨ train :
Lesley does weight training twice a week.
be in training for something
She’s in training for the Olympics.
⇨ ↑ spring training
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COLLOCATIONS
■ verbs
▪ give somebody/provide training
Employees should also be given adequate training in fire safety precautions.
▪ receive/have/undergo training
A small group would receive intensive training, and then would train others.
▪ need/require training
The team will need extra software training.
■ training + NOUN
▪ a training course/programme
All staff are invited to take any training course at company expense.
▪ a training session
Make sure you attend the computer training sessions.
▪ a training manual
She has written a training manual for social workers.
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + training
▪ on-the-job training (=while doing a job rather than in a classroom)
On-the-job training was seen as more important than formal education.
▪ in-service training (=while working for an employer)
Most employees take advantage of our in-service training program.
▪ formal training
Vaughan had no formal training in art.
▪ staff training
Insufficient priority is given to staff training.
▪ teacher training
Applications for postgraduate teacher training have increased by nearly 50%.
▪ job/vocational training
The college provides vocational training for nurses and theatre technicians.
▪ basic training
All navy cooks undergo basic training as sailors.