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refuse collector

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Explanation of "Refuse Collector"

Definition:
A "refuse collector" is a person whose job is to collect waste or garbage from homes, businesses, and public places. They take this waste to a place where it can be disposed of properly, like a landfill or recycling center.

Usage Instructions:
  • The term is used primarily in British English. In American English, the term "garbage collector" is more common.
  • You can use it in both formal and informal contexts when talking about jobs related to waste management.
Example Sentence:
  • "The refuse collector came early this morning to pick up the trash from our street."
Advanced Usage:
  • In discussions about urban services, you might hear phrases like "waste management" or "sanitation services," which encompass the work done by refuse collectors.
  • You could also say, "The city employs refuse collectors to maintain public cleanliness."
Word Variants:
  • Refuse (noun): This means waste or garbage.
    • Example: "Please put your refuse in the bin."
  • Collector (noun): A person who gathers items (not limited to waste).
    • Example: "He is a collector of vintage coins."
Different Meanings:
  • In a different context, "refuse" can also mean to decline or reject something.
    • Example: "She decided to refuse the invitation to the party."
Synonyms:
  • Garbage Collector (more common in American English)
  • Waste Collector
  • Sanitation Worker
  • Trash Collector
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • There aren't specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "refuse collector," but you might hear phrases like:
    • "Clean up your act": This means to improve your behavior or habits. It relates to waste management in a metaphorical sense.
    • "Throw in the towel": While this means to give up, it can be used in a context where someone is overwhelmed by garbage or clutter.
Summary:

A refuse collector plays an important role in keeping our environment clean by collecting waste.

Noun
  1. someone employed to collect and dispose of refuse

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