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Mohsen
Professional TeacherWhat is the meaning of 'associates' here?
Today it is possible to be productive, keep in constant with 'associates', and have fun at the same time.
Mar 12, 2013 8:04 PM
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Viviane's answer is not wrong. However, from the context of the sentence, I would say the word is meant to include friends as well (and probably more so than business associates.)
March 12, 2013
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They're people you work with - mostly business partners, but coworkers as well.
March 12, 2013
'Associates' are people you 'associate with' - meaning anyone you commonly have dealings with...
March 12, 2013
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