Common Verbs of the Third Sentence Type - Factory
▶️ inspect
Upon arrival in Vancouver, customs officials opened and inspected our luggage.
I had the car inspected by a car mechanic before I bought it.
Restaurants are inspected for health code violations at least once a year by public health officials.
▶️ carry out/conduct
The company is carrying out a risk assessment in the workplace.
The construction is being carried out.
The marketing department will conduct a survey to gather feedback from customers.
We have decided to implement a new incentive program for sales personnel. Starting September 1, salespone in all branches will be eligible for a 10 percent commission on orders totaling more than US $1000.
▶️ outsource
Nike, a world-renowned sportswear giant, outsources the production of all its footwear to various overseas manufacturing plants.
▶️ assemble
Most of the Fords sold in Thailand were assembled in Japan.
Can you assemble this piece of furniture?
▶️ subsidize/finance
The government will subsidize small start-up companies to alleviate the existing unemployment problems.
The city council has refused to finance the project.
▶️ undergo/go through
Air Canada is implementing extra security measures. Rules for carry-on bags will be strictly enforced. All checked luggage will undergo a second scan before being placed in the cargo hold.
I have a flight to catch tomorrow morning. I have to be at the airport two hours early to go through security.
We went through customs at the airport without any difficulty.
▶️ ensure/insure
The company's sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees.
General Motors and other automakers have had to idle vehicle plants intermittently this year because they have been unable to get enough computer chips. They are currently working on a strategy to ensure long-term supply-demand balance.
The insurance company refused to insure us because they think we're too old.
Many companies won't insure new or young drivers.
The word insure occurs most often in the following two passive conditions:
item + insured for + money
item + insured against + damage
The house is insured for two million dollars.
All our household goods are insured against accidental damage.