Definition of third sector - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
economyTECH. UK part of economy including non-profit organizationsTECH. UK
- Charities and NGOs are part of the third sector.
- Volunteers are crucial to the third sector.
- The third sector often fills gaps left by the government.
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Expressions with third
base that a runner must touch third in baseball
The player slid into third base just in time.
group ranked lower in a hierarchy
She was part of the third string in the project.
intense questioning or interrogation
He gave her the third degree about her whereabouts last night.
unwanted person joining a couple
She didn't want to be a third wheel on their date.
happening for three consecutive years
She won the award for the third year running.
be intensely questioned or interrogated
After missing curfew, she got the third degree from her parents.
question someone very intensely or for a long time
The teacher gave the third degree to the late student.
success comes after two failures
Don't worry if you fail twice, third time is a charm.
express belief that third attempt will succeed after two failures
She failed twice, but the third time is the charm!
achieving success after two failures
She finally passed the exam on her third time lucky.
belief that the third attempt will succeed
After two failed exams, he said, 'Third time's a charm.'
success comes after two failures
Don't worry if you fail twice, third time's the charm.
ability to see beyond the obvious or into hidden truths
Her third eye helped her perceive the truth in the situation.
topic considered dangerous to discuss
Social security is often seen as a third rail in politics.
used to refer to various unspecified things or people
She talked about this, that, and the third all day.
third timed period in a game divided into four parts
The team scored twice in the third quarter to take the lead.
ranked or positioned as number three in a list
The in third place team received bronze medals.
ranking third in quality or preference
She was the third best player on the team.
in the position before the last two in a list
He finished in the third from last place.
coming before the second last in a sequence
He finished in the third last position in the race.
someone not directly involved in a conversation
I told the story to John as if he were a third person.
position after the second in a competition or sequence
She was thrilled to win third place in the race.
ranking third in a sequence or competition
He finished in third position in the race.
on the third occasion something happens or is done
He finally won the race third time around.
Expressions with sector
part of an economy that makes physical goods in factories or plants
The manufacturing sector added thousands of new jobs last quarter.
group of businesses that provide deposit, loan and other money services
The government introduced new regulations for the banking sector.
part of the economy that builds houses roads and other structures
The construction sector created thousands of new jobs this year.
part of economy with private ownership
The private sector drives innovation and growth.
companies involved in developing and manufacturing technology
Many investors are interested in the technology sector.
industry that includes airlines airports aircraft makers and other air transport services
The aviation sector faced major losses during the downturn in global travel.
specific area of commercial activity
He works in the business sector of technology.
part of a country’s economy grouped by similar work or ownership
The tourism economic sector employs thousands of people in this region.
part of the economy that produces and delivers electric power to users
The government plans major reforms in the electricity sector next year.
companies and organizations producing and supplying energy
Many investors are interested in the energy sector.
part of an economy that grows crops and raises animals for sale
The farming sector suffered losses after months of heavy rainfall.
part of the economy that includes factories and large-scale production activities
The government introduced tax incentives to support the struggling industrial sector.
part of the economy that produces and sells oil products
The government plans new taxes on the oil sector.
part of the economy that provides services for travellers and holiday visitors
The tourism sector creates many seasonal jobs in coastal towns.
the part of an economy dealing with healthcare services
The health sector employs many professionals including doctors and nurses.
allocation of government funds to various sectors
The public sector funding was increased for infrastructure projects.
affecting or involving an entire sector or industry
The new policy will have sector-wide effects.
part of an economy that is run by non-profit organizations
Many non-profit organizations operate within the voluntary sector.
evaluation of market trends within a specific industry
Sector analysis revealed a growing demand for renewable energy.
part of industry that designs builds and sells motor vehicles
New environmental rules are reshaping the automobile sector worldwide.
part of the economy made of businesses doing similar kinds of work
Growth in the renewable energy industry sector has attracted many investors.
part of an economy that includes companies extracting minerals from ground
The government announced new tax rules for the mining sector.
part of economy controlled by government
He works in the public sector, managing city infrastructure projects.
part of the economy made of businesses selling directly to consumers
The retail sector slowed as shoppers cut back on nonessential purchases.
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- French:secteur non lucratif, ...
- German:dritter Sektor, ...
- Italian:terzo settore, ...
- Spanish:tercer sector, ...
- Portuguese:terceiro setor, ...
- Chinese:第三部门, ...
- Japanese:第三セクター, ...
- Arabic:القِطَاع الثَّالِث, ...
- Hebrew:מִגְזָר שְׁלִישִׁי, ...
- Russian:третий сектор, ...
- Ukrainian:третій сектор, ...
- Hindi:तीसरा क्षेत्र, ...
- Bengali:তৃতীয় খাত, ...
- Catalan:tercer sector, ...
- Czech:neziskový sektor, ...
- Danish:tredje sektor, ...
- Dutch:derde sector, ...
- Greek:τρίτος τομέας, ...
- Hungarian:harmadik szektor, ...
- Khmer:វិស័យសេដ្ឋកិច្ចដែលរួមមានអង្គការមិនរកប្រាក់ចំណេញ, ...
- Korean:제3섹터, ...
- Persian:بخش سوم, ...
- Polish:trzeci sektor, ...
- Portuguese (BR):terceiro setor, ...
- Romanian:al treilea sector, ...
- Swedish:tredje sektorn, ...
- Thai:ภาคส่วนที่สาม, ...
- Turkish:üçüncü sektör, ...
- Vietnamese:khu vực thứ ba, ...
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