High Commission UK
haɪ kəˈmɪʃən
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Definition of High Commission - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
embassy buildingUKoffice where a High Commissioner and staff workUK
  • The High Commission is located in the city center.
diplomatic mission embassy
2.
official delegationUKbody of high commissioners representing a government abroadUK
  • The High Commission met to discuss the trade agreements..
diplomatic mission embassy
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Expressions with high

high onadv.
in a position far up on something
The picture hangs high on the wall.
fly highv.
feel very happy or excited
After winning the match, she was flying high.
high gearn.
gear setting in vehicles for high speed
When the road cleared, he shifted into high gear.
high groundn.
elevated area of land above surrounding areas
The castle was built on high ground.
at high noonadv.
happening around 12 PM when the sun is highest
The duel was set to begin at high noon.
have high hopesv.
expect something very good or successful to happen
We have high hopes for the new project.

Expressions with commission

on commissionadj.
paid based on performance
The artist was hired on commission to create the mural.
in commissionadj.
functioning or operational
The elevator is finally in commission.
out of commissionadj.
not in working condition or not operational
The elevator is out of commission due to a technical fault.
put into commissionv.
make something ready for use or service
The engineers put the new system into commission.
blue ribbon commissionn.
special group investigating important issues
The government formed a blue ribbon commission to study climate change.
get one's commissionv.
receive a fee for services rendered
She was thrilled to get her commission after the sale.
on a commission basisadv.
in a way where payment depends on sales made
She works on a commission basis and earns more with each sale.
commission raten.
percentage or fee level used to calculate money paid as commission
The real estate agency raised the commission rate on luxury home sales.
commission plann.
system for paying employees based on sales
The company introduced a new commission plan to boost sales.
commission agentn.
person selling goods for others earning commission
The commission agent sold all the paintings at the gallery.

Terms related to High Commission

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
commissioncommissionedcommissionerhighhighlyambassadorchanceryconsulatedelegationdiplomacyforeign serviceinternational relations

Examples of High Commission in a sentence

  • She visited the High Commission for her visa application.
  • The High Commission issued a statement on the new policy.
  • A reception was held at the High Commission.

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  1. French:Haut-Commissariat, Haut Commissariat, ...
  2. German:Hochkommission, ...
  3. Italian:Alto Commissariato, ...
  4. Spanish:Alta Comisión, ...
  5. Portuguese:Alta Comissão, ...
  6. Chinese:高级专员公署, ...
  7. Japanese:高等弁務官事務所, 高等弁務官, ...
  8. Arabic:مُفَوَّضِيَّة سَامِيَّة, المَفْوَضِيَّة العُلْيا, ...
  9. Hebrew:נְצִיבוּת עֶלְיוֹנָה, ...
  10. Russian:Высшая комиссия, Высокая комиссия, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Висока комісія, ...
  12. Hindi:उच्चायोग, ...

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