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Definition
Nerve center.
neutralbodywork
How it's used
Used metaphorically to describe the most critical hub or control point in an organization, system, or infrastructure. While it is a direct translation of the biological term for the central nervous system, it is frequently applied in business or technical contexts to emphasize where all information or commands originate.
Examples
This department is the nerve center of the company.
Their headquarters is the nerve center of the entire network.
Related words
Common phrases
control the nerve center
Grammar color guide
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Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
